Looking at the creation of Metropolitan Essex

A NEW book about the history of west Essex and the creation of the Greater London Boroughs has been released.
Metropolitan Essex, written by Andrew Summers and John Debenham, the team behind the Essex Hundred stories, focuses on the evolution of... read on

Boris blasted over air stats

BORIS Johnson's strategy on clean air has been slammed after a report indicated that new taxis are polluting the air more than older models. read on...

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School place shortage crisis

LONDON boroughs are facing a chronic shortage of primary school places. read on...

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Benefit changes prompt call for food bank

DEMAND for a community food bank is on the increase because of changes to Government benefits, says a charity worker. read on...

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Historic areas are protected

PARTS of Leyton town centre have been made into a conservation area by Waltham Forest Council. read on...

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Grassroots football in good shape

Essex County FA Chief Executive Phil Sammons has claimed that local football is “in a much better place than many would perceive” during his address which forms part of the Association’s latest Annual Report document, which marks the start of the yearly club and league affiliation process for 2013/14.
Former Grays Athletic and Hornchurch player Sammons, who heads up a 22-strong team at the County Office, also points towards a ‘report full of very positive figures, achievements and developments’ as staff prepare to process affiliations over the summer.
With the introduction of personal accident insurance for grassroots players coming up, as well as facets of the Youth Development Review, Phil has reflected with optimism for the future.
“This report is full of very positive figures, achievements and developments which show football in a much better place than many would perceive,” he stated in the report, which is available online at www.essexfa.com.
“I guess, like ever... read on

Under 21s division to be formed

Players aged 16 and over in Essex have a new option for their football next season as discussions between the Essex County FA and other interested par... read on

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Essex sign Kiwi opener

Essex have announced the signing of New Zealand Test player Hamish Rutherford.
The 24 year-old joins the County as a replacement for Rob Quiney, ... read on

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Quiney out with shoulder injury

Essex batsman Rob Quiney is expected to be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks with a shoulder injury.
The 30-year-old Australian was set to move th... read on

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Eagles set to face Scotland

Essex have named a 13-man squad for the trip to Edinburgh on Sunday where they face Scotland in the Yorkshire Bank 40 competition.
Ben Foakes, Ja... read on

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