33+ min ago (368+ words) FOREST Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage has defended his post game celebrations against Southend United. Savage's exuberant gestures angered the Shrimpers squad and resulted in a heated melee between the two teams. But Savage stressed he was keen to enjoy the victory after Forest Green had been beaten by Blues in the semi-final of last season's play-offs. He told the club's YouTube channel: "Last year the scenes when they beat us in the play-offs semi-final and deservedly so on penalties, they enjoyed that moment. "Their fans were singing 'Savage, Savage, what's the score? "They're entitled to do that when they're winning but don't rule us out. "At the end it's emotion and I'm celebrating with my fans. "I take it all the time but it was good humoured. "Savage, Savage what's the score? That's fine but you've got to make…...

16+ hour, 57+ min ago (106+ words) SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher refused to be drawn on the fiery conclusion to his side's 2-1 defeat at Forest Green Rovers. Forest Green boss Robbie Savage appeared to spark the heated melee between the teams with his over-exuberant celebrations in the close proximity of the Shrimpers staff and players. But Maher remained tight-lipped when asked about the incident. "No comment," said Maher. "You were close enough to see what happened and I don't think I need to comment on that." Savage was quickly told to move away from the incident by referee Declan Brown but no cards were shown by the official....

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (205+ words) AN Essex man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after an alleged assault at a nightclub in Hemel Hempstead. Liam Loughran, aged 29, of Windsor Court in Colchester has been charged with Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm in connection in an incident in Hemel Hempstead. The victim, in his 40s, suffered a laceration to his head and a black eye following an incident at the former Voltz Nightclub on Waterhouse Street at about 1.15am on Saturday June 14. The victim required hospital treatment for his injuries. Loughran was remanded in custody. Detective Constable Jake Smith, from the Dacorum Criminal Investigation Department, has launched a fresh appeal for information and witnesses. He said: "Although we have now secured a charge and remand in connection with this incident, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward as we progress the case through the…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago (229+ words) AN APPEAL for residents to stop using a "barbaric" form of mouse and rat traps has been made by a south Essex wildlife centre. Orsett-based South Essex Wildlife Hospital has urged residents to avoid using glue traps after rescuing a robin that had become stuck to the sticky surface. Glue traps are illegal to use without a licence but according to the wildlife hospital, are still commonly used across the country. A spokesperson said: "We had a short respite from these barbaric things, but, sadly, they seem to be back with a bang. "Even though they are now illegal to use without a licence, they still seem to be sold everywhere and, as a result, we are left with scenes like this. "This poor robin was stuck so fast that it could barely move. If you've never seen one of…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago (676+ words) A BOY from Essex was told his sore throat was "just a virus" - hours before dying in front of his family. Frankie-Rae Law, 11, of Braintree, complained that he had a sore throat on November 14. Mum Keleigh Law, 33, rushed him to the local GP where he was told it was "just a virus". But hours later he approached his mum saying he couldn't breathe - and within two minutes went silent. Keleigh followed him to the bathroom - where he was found slumped over the toilet, his lips were grey and eyes glazed over. Despite efforts from paramedics and doctors the young boy passed away in the early hours of Saturday. His family are yet to find out what was the cause of his death. Keleigh, said: "He came to the living room gasping for air and the absolute sheer horror on his…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago (608+ words) UNIDENTIFIED flying objects have been seen over Essex multiple times in the past decade. UFO reports are recorded in line with National Standards of Incident Recording, whereby Essex Police is required to record matters specifically relating to a policing purpose. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "The report of an alleged UFO has the potential to be an aircraft in distress or an instance of illegal aircraft activity. "Although the purpose of the UFO incident type is to identify specific policing needs with regards to aircraft, some of these records may reflect sightings of alleged aerial phenomenon that elude obvious explanation. "However, these are not of police interest and their possible origin is not a policing matter." The informant reported he saw a 'bright orange light' in the sky before seeing it speed off. It omitted no sound and came…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) Series 25 of the hit ITV reality show kicked off on Sunday (November 16) with 10 new campmates entering the Australian Jungle, including comedian and actor Ruby Wax, media personality Jack Osbourne, and former England footballer Alex Scott. The latest episode of I'm a Celebrity on Thursday (November 20) saw model Kelly Brook, rapper Aitch and social media star Angryginge (Morgan Burtwistle) take on the Camp Fright bush tucker trial. TV presenter Vogue Williams and Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson also entered the jungle on Thursday night's episode as the late arrivals. Friday night's episode will see Scott and Osbourne take on the latest bush tucker trial - Dreaded Dunnies. As chief explorers, Williams and Read Wilson also have the power to choose two further celebrities to join them. The challenge will see the chosen celebrities work together in an attempt to release…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (409+ words) Freezers are a key appliance in any kitchen, helping you store food away so you have it when you need it, and it won't go off. From storing frozen fruit and veg or keeping family favourites like fish fingers and chips fresher, freezers are late dinner heroes. Although you can store many items in a freezer, it doesn't mean everything is suitable to be frozen. Often, people will mistakenly freeze items that they think will be okay. To help you avoid any frozen mistakes, we've got the seven common food items you should never freeze. Never freeze canned foods in their original tins. As the contents freeze and expand, they can cause the cans to burst, potentially leading to food contamination and a messy cleanup. If you have tinned foods you'd like to freeze, transfer them to a freezer-safe container....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) The UK has been hit by a severe cold snap this weekend, and Essex residents should prepare for freezing conditions as a snow bomb is expected to arrive in just a few days. The country experienced its coldest night of the season recently, leading to school closures and blocked roads due to wintry weather across the nation. According to the Met Office, a weather station in Altnaharra in the Scottish Highlands recorded 9cm of snow on Thursday. It seems winter has firmly gripped the nation, as the latest UK weather maps have turned purple and white, signalling more heavy snow is on the horizon. Many Essex residents could wake up to bone-chilling temperatures on Sunday, November 23, as the mercury is predicted to drop to just 2C. While the county won't experience the extreme sub-zero conditions forecast for Scotland, it will still feel…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (749+ words) The parents of an infant who died after choking on pasta bolognese while at a nursery have described reaching a six-figure settlement with the childcare centre as "the end of a long road. Oliver Steeper was nine months old when he was fed a chopped-up meal by staff at the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Kent on September 23 2021. After choking and falling unconscious he was taken to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and later to an intensive care unit at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, where he was found to have food lodged in his lungs. He had suffered a catastrophic brain injury because of the lack of oxygen and he died six days later. Oliver's parents Zoe and Lewis Steeper said they had not begun to wean him on to solid food yet and that he was not ready…...