With a look at the goings on at Southend United during the close season, as well as a report on their 1-1 draw at home to York City at a packed Roots Hall in their opening National League fixture of 2024/25.

And a report from an opening day victory for Billericay Town in the Isthmian Premier League, as they triumphed over Whitehawk at New Lodge.

Plus all of the non-League news from across Essex and East London.