Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

6 months ago

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway - a charming miniature…

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

6 months ago

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

6 months ago

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

6 months ago

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

6 months ago

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount

7 months ago

A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local…

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

7 months ago

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the…

Huge field fire in Rayeleigh sparks major emergency response and destroys crops

7 months ago

A large fire in a Rayleigh field triggered a significant emergency response on Friday 18 July, with smoke blowing across…

Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park

7 months ago

A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe…

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

7 months ago

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…