9+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) The Echo published five deaths notice over the past'week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away across south Essex. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Echo: Beloved Brother, precious Uncle, and friend to all. Passed away unexpectedly on the 3rd January 2025.Read PAUL CARLESS's full death notice Southend-on-Sea and formerly Long Walk, Galway Ireland. Beloved Wife of the late George Crickitt.Read Philomena CRICKITT n'e Raftery's full death notice Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th February 2025, aged 89 years. Funeral Service to…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of ... The Echo published seven death notices over the last week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Echo: Sadly passed away Monday 24th February 2025. A loving husband, father and grand father.Read BEDFORD Ronald (06/11/1941)'s full death notice Sadly passed away on Thursday 20th February 2025. A loving Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Sister.Read Marion June MUCKLESTON's full death notice Much loved Mum, Sister and Nanny. Funeral to take place on 12th March 2025 at Southend Crematorium, 1:Read Ann BROUGH n'e Dobinson's full death notice Tony, formerly of Thorpe…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) The Echo published five death notices over the last week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as ... Essex death and funeral notices across from the Echo The Echo published five death notices over the last week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost. Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Echo: Passed away peacefully at home on the 22nd February 2025, aged 91. Beloved Husband of Gill,…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago (148+ words) The Echo published 4 death notices last week. Every week, the Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in the Echo: It is with great sadness, Pat's family announce she went to sleep on Sunday 6th July 2025, after a long and brave fight with Alzheimer's. A fantastic wife, mum, nanny, great nanny and sister.Read Patricia Louise 'Pat' Shorer's full death notice Died 17th June 2025, aged 96 years. Service to take place on Thursday 17th July, 11:Read Herbert William 'Bert' Darby's full death notice Loving Husband, Brother, Father and Gramps. Sadly missed by Stephanie, Scott, Sarah, Gary, Lucy, Albert, Stanley, Hedley and Karen.Read Nigel Howard Webber's full death notice N'e Symes Engineer, teacher. Died on 04/07/25.Read DHILLON Beatrice Margaret "Betty's full death notice...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (582+ words) Remarks by Edinburgh council officials suggesting Oasis fans are old, raucous and overweight were "snobby, the Scottish Secretary has said. Ian Murray suggested the comments, made before the band's sold-out reunion tour, were "classist. He said it was part of a wider issue, referencing the alcohol ban at football matches, which is not in place for rugby, which he also described as "snobby. Speaking at the Fringe, comedian Matt Forde told Mr Murray the council was not "excited about Oasis after it suggested the city should be "prepared for an influx of overweight, middle-aged men who drink too much. Mr Murray joked'the description "sounds like a full council meeting, before adding: "I think it's snobby. "I mean, Murrayfield is a great example. You can go and see Scotland versus the All Blacks on a Saturday at three o'clock and get…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago (799+ words) Nigel Farage's Reform UK has secured victory by six votes over Labour in Runcorn and Helsby as Sir Keir Starmer failed his first by-election test as Prime Minister. The narrow victory'for new MP Sarah Pochin saw Reform taking a constituency which Labour won with a majority of almost 14,700 less than 12 months ago. The result came as Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local contests, with Mr Farage claiming a "big moment" was taking place in politics. The by-election was triggered when former Labour MP Mike Amesbury quit after admitting punching a constituent. Amesbury won 53% of the vote at the general election " and the defeat, along with Reform gains in other Labour heartlands, will cause unease in Downing Street. Mr Farage said: "For the movement, for the party, it's a very, very big moment indeed,…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) FUNDRAISING is underway to honour former Southend United skipper Chris Barker at Roots Hall. Chris tragically took his own life at the start of 2020. And supporter groups are now rallying together to fund a "Bench for Barks" with the aim of helping anyone experiencing mental health difficulties. A spokesperson for the fundraising campaign explained: "With the support of his family, in Chris"s memory, and with the aim of making a real positive difference, the Southend United ex-Players Association (SUEPA)/the Shrimpers Trust have launched a "Bench for Barks" campaign. "The aim is to raise monies to site at least one very special bench at Roots Hall where it will be accessible 24/7. "The benches are provided by the charity "Legend on the Bench" whose ambassadors include Micky Hazard and World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles. "A bench will not only be…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (501+ words) One of Scotland's "most important roads could close with untold disruption" as workers backed strikes in response to a pay dispute. The Clyde Tunnel in Glasgow, relied upon by around 65,000 drivers a day, faces disruption as control room staff have unanimously backed industrial action. A team of 10 staff based in the city's Whiteinch are responsible for monitoring the tunnel's CCTV system, ensuring it is safe for drivers who use it to cross beneath the River Clyde. They also control ventilation and respond to breakdowns among other emergencies. GMB Scotland said their members in the team backed strike action after Cosla offered a 3% pay increase, which workers deemed too low. The union warned that if the workers strike, the tunnel, which connects the north and south of Glasgow, may be forced to close. Keir Greenaway, senior organiser in public services for…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is facing selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday's clash with Barnet. The Shrimpers head coach brought in goalkeeper Nathan Harness on loan from MK Dons earlier this week. But, with Collin Andeng Ndi back in training after recovering from an illness, Maher must mull over who to pick between the sticks. "Collin has trained which is good," said Maher. "We'll have to decide what's best on that front and decide what's the best way to go." Harness started Wednesday's night's clash at Boston United but the match had to be abandoned after just seven minutes due to fog. Macauley Bonne and Charley Kendall started in attack but Josh Walker is now edging closer to full fitness " giving Maher another decision to make. "Josh has been able to get some more training in which puts him closer,…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (202+ words) THE ECHO has tonight launched a petition urging Southend United and Oldham Athletic fans to be given more tickets for their Wembley final. The two teams will meet in the National League play-off final at the world famous home of English football on Sunday June 1. But, as things stands, both sides have seen their allocation limited to 17,500 tickets due to planned engineering works on the trainline. However, the decision has quite rightly angered supporters of both sides and the Echo's chief sports reporter Chris Phillips has now set up a petition to show the strength of feeling among the supporters. He said: "Southend United and Oldham Athletic both have incredible supporters and as many of them as possible deserve to go to Wembley to watch their side. "Both clubs have gone through an awful lot on and off to get…...