Billericay6 May 2026Police investigate alleged racial abuse of coachBrentwood Town says its first-team coach was abused during the crunch match at Billericay.6 May 20264 May 2026Watch: Thousands watch annual Soapbox DerbyLocal teacher Gillian Welch, who piloted a cart, says it is a "brilliant event".4 May 202613 Apr 2026No keepers in U-7s football will be 'catastrophic'The Football Association is bringing in the mandatory change for the 2026-27 season.13 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Leader's antisemitic AI video reported to policeGavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, says he is "deeply sorry" for the error.4 Apr 202617 Mar 2026'If Max Dowman can't beat my record, nobody will soon'Jason Dozzell reacts as Max Dowman becomes the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer.17 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Regular powerchair football comes to EssexTeenager George Shippey and his mum help bring the sport to Witham.14 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Driver eight times drug-drive limit in fatal crashJohn Kerrigan and Billericay teacher Steven Tibbitt died in the crash, a coroner is told.26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026Council warned of upset dogs at site of 41 deathsA report finds Basildon Council did not always correctly respond to welfare concerns.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Sentence of dog deaths offender won't be reviewedIt follows calls from an MP to extend the five-year prison sentence Oaveed Rahman is serving.25 Feb 2026...