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BLUES bosses are confident of “starting the 2024/25 season” from the first phase of the new multi-million pound stadium as “substantial…

LOW-income families fear the “horrific” impacts of soaring energy bills - with costs set to rise by more than 50 per cent.

HUNDREDS of new homes and a 14,000-seat football stadium will still be built despite Southend United facing relegation, council bosses insist. Southend Council says the proposals for the stadium and 850 homes at Fossetts Farm will not be affected by the fact Southend United is on the brink of being kicked out the football league. Under the proposals, Roots Hall – Blues’ current home – will also be redeveloped into 502 new homes. Homes England – the Government’s housing agency – has thrown its support behind the plans, offering a significant investment loan to finance infra...

Southend United lost 2-0 to Colchester on Tuesday leaving the club facing being dropped from the league. Bosses at The Blue Boar, Victoria Avenue in Southend defaced their own plaque in disgust with graffiti and slogans such as RIP. The Shrimpers were formed at the pub back in 1906, just yards from its current Roots Hall ground. Landlady Michelle Gargate felt it was appropriate for the pub to show its displeasure. She said: “With the Blue Boar currently closed until 17 May, we decided temporarily amending our posters and plaque is a great way to make a statement about the plight of ...

It’s hoped the Super League would help alleviate lost revenue after the financial blow from the ongoing Covid pandemic. But the midweek competition has attracted widespread condemnation, including from football’s governing bodies, fans’ trusts and Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Mr Johnson has promised football fans he will do everything possible to give the “ludicrous” new league backed by the Premier League’s big six clubs a “straight red”. Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, said: “Greed greed greed and no regard for the fans. I think football fans are right to ...