Jessica Day-Parker

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Digital Reporter at Echo (Essex)

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Digital Audience and Content Editor for the Essex Echo covering all things south Essex. [email protected]

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Away fan caught with cocaine in Southend hit with banning order in first for force

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Away fan caught with cocaine in Southend hit with banning order in first for force (Image: Essex Police) Essex Police has secured its first Football Banning Order for the possession of a class A drug after an away fan was found with cocaine at Southend United's ground. The man received the three-year ban after admitting being in possession of cocaine while at Southend United’s football ground as an away supporter.
Severe delays as lane closed on A127 in south Essex amid emergency works

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Major junction - Fortune of War (Image: File photo) DRIVERS are facing severe delays at a major junction in south Essex due to emergency works. One lane is closed on the A127 Southend-bound, after the Fortune of War, due to emergency roadworks being carried out by UK Power Network, as well as grass cutting taking place. There are currently severe delays back to Halfway House and severe congestion around Laindon and Dunton.
Long delays as A127 partially blocked after 'incident' in south Essex

4 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Long delays as A127 partially blocked after 'incident' in south Essex (Image: Google Street View / Essex Travel News) THE A127 is blocked in south Essex this afternoon after an "incident" near Eastwood. The major road is partially blocked, with traffic queueing due to an "obstruction" on the road, according to AA. Essex County Council's traffic control shows the road is blocked due to the incident at Progress Road.
Treasury minister struggles as she's quizzed over Lower Thames Crossing after funding

4 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Treasury minister struggles as she's quizzed over Lower Thames Crossing after funding (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire) A Treasury minister struggled to answer questions about a new crossing for the River Thames after a further £590 million of public money was committed to it. The Lower Thames Crossing will link Essex and Kent but economic secretary Emma Reynolds was unable to give details of the precise location of the crossing or the total cost of the project.
9 photos show how summer holidays on Southend seafront have changed over years

4 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

As the city prepares to bask in a mini heatwave this week, we've decided to delve into our archives and take a trip down memory lane of how we've spent summer holidays on the seafront over the years. Echo archive photos remind us of long summer holidays on the legendary seafront over the decades. Just like today, there were rides for thrill-seekers and seaside treats.
Wanted man arrested after pair 'cause a stir' at Primark store in south Essex

5 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Wanted man arrested after pair 'cause a stir' at Primark store in south Essex TWO men have been banned from Lakeside with a wanted man caught after the pair "caused a bit of a stir" at the shopping centre. Police were called to the Primark store at the West Thurrock centre after reports of anti-social behaviour from two men on Sunday.
Here's when Southend will be hotter than Ibiza this week as temperatures soar

5 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Here's when Southend will be hotter than Ibiza this week as temperatures soar (Image: PA) SOUTHEND is set to be hotter than famous holiday destination Ibiza this week as temperatures soar after thunderstorms hit the county last week. Parts of the UK were battered by thunderstorms overnight on Friday following an amber weather warning being issued, as the rainy weather caused flooding and travel disruption in parts of Essex.
Beauty store set to takeover empty Clintons Cards shop in Southend High Street

5 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

Closed down - Clinton Cards (Image: Rob Frost) PLANS have been unveiled for a major health and beauty chain to takeover Southend High Street's empty Clinton Cards store. Savers, a discount health and beauty brand with more than 500 stores, has submitted an application to install new signage at the former Clinton Cards shop at 134-136 High Street. It comes after the store shut its doors on January 18, informing shoppers and staff last summer that it would be permanently closing.
Inside Peter Pan's: 8 great photos of much-loved Southend theme park's past

6 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

These photos show dozens of rides from the Barracuda to the iconic space man and the Crooked House – which is still a huge part of the theme park – which provided families with joy for decades. But the park has developed and enhanced over the decades, overseen by the Miller family, who have been the custodians of Southend’s famous fun park for more than 40 years.
Tonight’s £4million winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

6 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday June 14 2025 (Image: PA) Tonight’s (Saturday June 14, 2025) National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 42, 36, 48, 59, 08, 20. The Bonus Ball is: 46. Tonight’s estimated jackpot is £4million.