Dartford Crossing chaos after lorry jack-knifes and hits car, spilling fuel across QEII Bridge

9 months ago

Drivers are facing major disruption on the Dartford Crossing after a heavy goods vehicle struck a car and jack-knifed on…

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

9 months ago

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

9 months ago

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early…

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

9 months ago

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by…

Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

9 months ago

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and…

Major emergency response with two air ambulances as tree “falls onto children” in Chalkwell Park

9 months ago

A major emergency response is underway in Chalkwell Park this afternoon after part of a large tree reportedly collapsed onto…

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

9 months ago

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of…

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

9 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

9 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

9 months ago

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