Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

2 years ago

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A127 crash near Rayleigh Weir

2 years ago

A collision happened at around 8am this morning between a man riding a motorcycle and two other vehicles. Paramedics services…

A12 in Essex closed for hours after a lorry hit a bridge

2 years ago

A major section of the A12 was closed Southbound for the entire morning after the collision. A lorry collided with…

Skip lorry crashes into van on the A127

2 years ago

The A127 was closed London-bound at the Fairglen Interchange, due to a collision. At least two vehicles were involved including…

The latest updates as Storm Isha hits Southend and the UK

2 years ago

Update 1 (22:20): Storm Isha has arrived in Southend, bringing strong winds. A “huge” oak tree has already been blown…

Tenny the Octopus rescued by good Samaritan

2 years ago

This is the remarkable story of ‘Tenny the Octopus’, who was found laying on a c2c railway track, having fallen…

New paw patrol begins at Thorpe Bay train station

2 years ago

Mimi the cat has become the newest member of staff at Thorpe Bay train station, bringing smiles to passengers every…

Greater Anglia railway lines suspended due to storm damage

2 years ago

Greater Anglia have issued a ‘DO NOT TRAVEL’ warning due to multiple overhead wire problems during Storm Henk. A weather…

Hundreds of people run into icy cold water on Southend seafront

2 years ago

These brave people took a dip in the cold water on Southend seafront on Boxing Day morning! It was the…

Over 60 firefighters tackle major warehouse fire in Rochford

2 years ago

A major fire broke out in Stambridge, Rochford, at industrial units on Christmas Eve. At least 60 firefighters were dispatched…