Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing

1 year ago

The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create…

Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh

1 year ago

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police…

Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer

1 year ago

A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle…

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

1 year ago

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

1 year ago

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

1 year ago

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been…

Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall

1 year ago

London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East…

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

1 year ago

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under…

Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront

1 year ago

Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…

Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend

1 year ago

Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as…