Southend man jailed after undercover police sting exposed child sex abuse plans

7 months ago

A Southend man has been jailed after attempting to sexually abuse a child and distributing indecent images – offences which…

Funeral announced for mum-of-two Carly Hicks who tragically died in Shoebury collision

8 months ago

A community continues to mourn the tragic death of a much-loved mother-of-two in a late-night collision on Royal Artillery Way…

Skylark Hotel in Essex housing asylum seekers as national debate intensifies

8 months ago

The Skylark Hotel in Southend remains closed to the public and in use as accommodation for people seeking asylum, more…

Southend’s last big nightclub to shut down after seven years of ‘memories’

8 months ago

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on…

Dartford Crossing tolls will rise as government says current charges are ‘unsustainable’

8 months ago

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing will see toll charges rise on 1 September, as the Government says the current Dart…

Autistic boy left alone for 2.5 hours on school minibus outside driver’s home

8 months ago

A Southend mum has spoken of her panic after her young autistic son was left alone on a school transport…

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

8 months ago

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by…

UPDATE: Woman arrested and teens bailed after violent incident in Rochford

8 months ago

A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young…

Teenagers arrested after violent attack in Hawkwell, Rochford – with police hunting for third suspect

8 months ago

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which…

c2c warns train passengers to avoid using contactless cards as overcharge issue continues

8 months ago

Train passengers travelling between Essex and London have been warned to avoid using contactless payments and go back to using…