Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

8 months ago

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an…

Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault

8 months ago

A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at…

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

8 months ago

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

Major new 250-home development proposed for Hall Road, Rochford

9 months ago

A major new housing scheme has been proposed for land south of Hall Road in Rochford, with up to 250…

‘Local gem’ Brakan restaurant reopens in Leigh-on-Sea following success of sister venue

9 months ago

A "Mediterranean oasis" restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea has reopened its doors after a temporary closure – and it's already winning 5-star…

Major new housing scheme with 360 homes unveiled in Great Wakering

9 months ago

A major new development that will transform farmland on the edge of Great Wakering has been unveiled, amid the government’s…

GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures

9 months ago

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for…

“Complete chaos” at Chelmsford Justin Timberlake concert as fans trapped for hours and organisers vanish online

9 months ago

Music fans who travelled from across Essex to see Justin Timberlake perform in Chelmsford say they were left stranded for…

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

9 months ago

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long…

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

9 months ago

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…