Ron: A pivotal moment for our club SOUTHEND United stadium plan gets the support of Government planning inspector Have your say by clicking on commentReader comments (80)

Stadium: What's planned? DETAILS of the development at Fossetts Farm

Glum result for residents

Those living closest to the stadium are not backing the development.

Shrimpers' Trust delight BLUES fans were in celebratory mood after their long-held dreams of a new stadium came nearer fruition yesterday.

Politicians united over plans THERE was delight across the political spectrum as councillors and MPs welcomed the news.

Echo comment: Let's celebrate THE champagne has been on ice at Roots Hall for a long time, but it finally seems safe to pop it.

'Stadium shops will ruin town' STADIUM would devastate High Street trade, businessman says.

Sainsbury's set for Roots Hall A NEW Sainsbury's supermarket could be built at Southend's old Roots Hall ground, now the green light has effectively been given to the new stadium.Reader comments (2)

Sad to see Roots hall go

THE man who oversaw the building of the Roots Hall stadium has welcomed the news it could soon be consigned to history.

Blues must wait for final permission

THE very final ruling on the new stadium has been delayed until May 27 at the latest, because of two queries over the agreement between Southend Council and the club.