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…

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

1 year ago

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes near Shoebury seafront

1 year ago

Tributes are being paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died, after the boat he was in capsized in Shoebury.…

Multi-agency emergency response to major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront

1 year ago

Multiple emergency services were displayed to a major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront, near to Uncle Toms Cabin. Reports came…

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

1 year ago

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over…

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

1 year ago

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A…

Major fire destroys industrial units in Basildon

1 year ago

A business industrial unit has been completely destroyed in Basildon, after it was on fire for nearly a week. Warehouses…

New Korean-Japanese restaurant planning to open in Southend High Street

1 year ago

A Korean-Japanese restaurant and takeaway chain is planning to open a new branch in Southend High Street. The takeaway restaurant…

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

1 year ago

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…