Echo (Essex)

The local newspaper for south Essex, available early in stores. It is published from Monday to Friday.

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EastEnders star reveals cancer battle and says life feels 'very different now'

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

An EastEnders star has revealed their cancer battle, with stars and fans sending waves of support (Image: BBC Pictures/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) An EastEnders star has revealed they have been battling cancer. Heather Peace, best known for playing Eve Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap, took to social media to reveal the news. She shared an emotional video of a wig fitting on Instagram. Fans of the show and co-stars have sent their support following the revelation.
Emmerdale and Coronation Street announce hour-long crossover episode

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Andrew Smart

Coronation Street and Emmerdale will come together for a crossover episode on ITV (Image: ITV/PA) Emmerdale and Coronation Street have announced an hour-long crossover episode. The special edition of the ITV programmes, which will beam into our homes in January 2026, will see characters from the Yorkshire town and Weatherfield come together for the first time ever.
How to watch the Eurovision semi-finals and when countries are performing

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele and Lauren Byrne from Remember Monday, who will represent the UK at Eurovision 2025 (Image: Owen James Vincent/PA Wire) Eurovision is back this week, with the semi-finals and the live final on TV. Several countries will be battling it out in the semis to make it to the weekend's Grand Final. But when are the semi-finals, who is performing when, and how can you vote?
Nando's releases new menu for May 2025 with five exciting new items added

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Macaully Moffat

Nando's has launched a new menu with exciting new items - see what has been added (Image: Nando's) Nando's has released its new food and drinks menu, which is available now. The May menu will bring new food, drinks and dips to the chain's restaurants across the country. From a new dip to a firm favourite already on the menu to a new burger, there is plenty to sink your teeth into – let’s take a look.
Duchess of Edinburgh visits Barleylands to mark farm's 40 years in south Essex

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, paid a special visit to Barleylands on Monday to commemorate four decades of educational outreach to schoolchildren across Essex and East London. The Duchess’s visit highlighted Barleylands’ commitment to reconnecting young people with the origins of their food through hands-on, farm-based learning experiences.
Cop got back up to arrest suspect after being hit by car in dramatic Southend chase

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

PC Daniel Smy was hit and carried on the bonnet of a fleeing vehicle in Southend on September 6, 2023, in a terrifying encounter caught on CCTV. Despite his injuries, he re-joined the pursuit and with the help of bystander Anthony Creamer, who blocked the suspect’s escape, helped detain the driver. Their actions are set to be recognised at the Essex Police Federation’s annual awards on Thursday.
Cadbury fans spot new ‘favourite’ chocolate just like discontinued 90s treat

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Clare Butler

Shoppers think they have spotted a-look-alike for a discontinued Cadbury treat. (Image: Cadbury) Beady-eyed shoppers think they have spotted a former “favourite” discontinued Cadbury treat back on the shelves under a new name. Chocoholics were quick to take to social media to claim that Iceland’s new Cadbury Dairy Milk Balls looked very similar to a snack that vanished in the noughties. Cadbury Tasters were launched in 1996 and axed in the mid-2000s.
Finance manager jailed after stealing almost £200k from south Essex employer

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Anita Mirmohammadi, 31, was caught defrauding the Brentwood-based business where she worked as a finance manager. She began working at the company in 2018 and was given access to a business credit card. However, on April 21, 2022, unrelated fraud checks on the company accounts revealed a pattern of unexplained transactions worldwide.
Bestselling author sets his latest dramatic novel in his hometown of Southend

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Paul Ilett has published his latest novel, Five Siblings at 23 (Image: Paul Ilett) An Essex author has set his latest dramatic novel in his hometown. Paul Ilett has published his latest novel, Five Siblings at 23, which focuses on a family living in Southend. The bestselling author said he has "drawn from his own life" for this story, which features some very familiar settings.
Comedy musical described as 'hidden gem of the fringe' is coming to Southend

3 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

The show will performed at The Dixon Studio, in The Palace Theatre (Image: Google Maps) A comedy musical described as a "hidden gem of the fringe" is coming to Southend. "Verbal Diary" will be performed at The Dixon Studio, at The Palace Theatre, on Thursday, July 18. The show, which was originally written by John Otway and Paul Bradley in 1984, has been revived by comedian Tom Johnson.