Southend block of flats on police lockdown

7 years ago

A tower block of flats in Southend was put on police “lockdown”, with armed police seen at the scene. The…

Serious RTC in Thorpe Bay leads to road closure & air ambulance response

7 years ago

Thorpe Hall Avenue is closed after a serious road traffic collision involving a car that collided with a tree. Police…

Sutton road closed following two-vehicle collision

8 years ago

This afternoon, Sutton Road—a key route connecting Southend and Rochford—was closed by police following a collision involving two vehicles. All…

Police crack down on anti-social drinking and begging in Southend High Street

8 years ago

Southend Police have been targeting anti-social drinking and begging in the High Street this week, moving on offenders and clearing…

Southend Hospital evacuated after bomb scare

11 years ago

Part of Southend Hospital was evacuated this afternoon following the discovery of an item that looked like a hand grenade.…

Wetherspoon opens new hotel above the Last Post pub

11 years ago

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon are opening a new 14-bed hotel above the popular Last Post pub in Southend town centre.…

Horror film fest returns to Southend – bigger and bloodier than ever

11 years ago

Southend’s hugely successful Horror-on-Sea Film Festival is returning for a third-successive year. With demand for this year’s 'scarefest' running so…

Newlyweds photo shoot with Southend Vulcan Bomber

11 years ago

Two aircraft enthusiasts have had their wedding photos taken beneath the Avro Vulcan XL426, based at Southend Airport. Bob Langhorn and…

New Southend seafront Premier Inn to open early 2015

11 years ago

A brand new Premier Inn hotel is getting ready to open on Southend seafront. The new hotel being built on Eastern…

New indoor fun park takes shape on Southend seafront

11 years ago

A brand new multi-million pound indoor fun park is being built on Southend seafront. Replacing the old Blackbeard’s attraction next…