Drivers trapped for two hours after motorcycle crash closes major Southend road
Drivers were left stuck for around two hours on a major Southend dual carriageway after a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday night. Part of […]
Firefighters tackle blaze outside Southend city centre bar
Firefighters rushed to a Southend city centre bar on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out in an outside area, sending smoke into the surrounding […]
The Southend Indian restaurant where customers have been coming back for 15 years
What has kept customers coming back to Indian Diner in Eastwood for 15 years? We found out the secret behind this popular Southend Indian restaurant.
RNLI flag raised in Southend following “appalling” abuse of lifeboat volunteers
An RNLI flag has been raised above a civic building in Southend in a show of support for the charity’s volunteers following recent incidents in […]
Greater Anglia train derails at Wickford as Southend passengers told ‘do not travel’
A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford railway station, forcing the suspension of services between Southend Victoria and Shenfield and prompting a major emergency […]
Parents warn families after bruising on “particularly intense” Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair
Parents have warned families to be prepared for a particularly intense Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair after riders reported bruising and sickness.
Man and woman arrested and charged after child’s body found at Southend home
Two people have been charged after the body of a child was discovered at a home in Southend last week. Essex Police officers attended an […]
Fire rapidly spreads across tinder-dry grassland in Eastwood park
Firefighters tackled a rapidly spreading grass fire in Eastwood Scotts Park as continued dry conditions leave open spaces particularly vulnerable to fires.
A13 closed between Sadlers Farm and Pitsea Flyover due to major collision
The A13 has been closed between Sadlers Farm and the Pitsea Flyover following a major collision involving multiple vehicles on Sunday morning. The incident happened […]
Fridges and freezers turned away from Southend tip as national recycling shortage continues
Southend residents are being asked to hold onto unwanted fridges and freezers as a national shortage of specialist recycling capacity affects local waste services.
Police officer injured after being attacked from behind in Shoeburyness park
Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was attacked from behind while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.
Dangerous driver jailed after repeatedly ramming police car during Southend pursuit
A dangerous driver who repeatedly rammed a police vehicle and drove directly at officers during a high-speed pursuit through Southend has been jailed. Ryan Bowden, […]
Chihuahua put to sleep after devastating dog attack in Southend as police appeal for witnesses
A Chihuahua has had to be put to sleep after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in Southend, with Essex Police now appealing for […]
Caravan in Southend’s “red light district” destroyed in late-night fire
A controversial caravan which had become a focal point of concerns over street prostitution in Southend has been destroyed in a late-night fire. Firefighters were […]
Person airlifted to hospital after being hit by train at Prittlewell station
A person has been flown to hospital by Air Ambulance after being hit by a train at Prittlewell station during this morning’s rush hour. A […]