The Range set to open new superstore at Rayleigh Weir after Homebase closure

1 year ago

Rayleigh Weir Retail Park at Stadium Way is set for a retail shake-up as The Range prepares to take over…

Westcliff beach loses Blue Flag status, due to water quality concerns

1 year ago

Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to…

Mercedes car trapped on Southend beach as tide comes in

1 year ago

A Mercedes with registration MA19 EYE was left stranded on Southend beach overnight, with the tide slowly claiming the vehicle…

QR code parking scam targets drivers in Southend and across the UK

1 year ago

Motorists in Southend and other areas across the UK are being warned about QR code scams that are tricking drivers…

Royal Navy and RAF monitor Russian spy ship near Southend as tensions rise

1 year ago

A Russian spy ship, believed to be gathering intelligence on undersea NATO infrastructure, was closely monitored as it passed near…

Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

1 year ago

Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading…

Thousands of visitors enjoy the Southend Halloween Parade

1 year ago

The atmosphere was electric on Southend seafront, with thousands of people lining the road for the illuminated Halloween Parade! Returning…

Man jailed for brutal knife attack on elderly victim in Westcliff robbery

1 year ago

A violent drug addict who carried out a savage attack on an elderly man during a robbery has been jailed…

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

1 year ago

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem…

easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

1 year ago

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport…