Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers
There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening. Roads became “gridlocked” due to […]
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Multiple emergency services rush to incident in Westcliff
Police, armed police, paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to a multi-agency incident in Crowstone Road, Westcliff, today. Police officers were called to an address in […]
Two men charged following stabbing in Southend city centre
A police cordon is on Chichester Road in Southend City Centre, following a serious incident yesterday. A man in his 30s has been taken to […]
RTC blocking junction on major Southend road
There has been a collision by the Blue Boar pub on Victoria Avenue in Southend. The dual carriageway road has been blocked in one direction […]
Person hit by train at Leigh-on-Sea station
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews, rushed to Leigh-on-Sea railway station this morning following reports of an incident on the tracks. Network Rail […]
Amber warning issued for Southend due to an “increasingly intense storm”
Storm Ciarán is expected to track towards the City of Southend-on-Sea on Thursday, from the South West of the UK, with damaging wind speeds of […]
Urgent warning from mum over dangers of vapes
A Southend mother has issued an urgent warning to other parents after her son was rushed to hospital last night due to complications from vaping. […]
Revealed: New drop tower ride for Southend’s Adventure Island
Adventure Island on Southend seafront has begun work to prepare for a new 38-metre tall drop tower. The new Sky Tower ride is expected to […]
Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction
East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red car near Prittlewell train station, […]
Man drowns in the water along Southend seafront
A man drowned in the Thames Estuary near Thorpe Bay yesterday evening. The major incident unfolded at 5pm on Thursday evening, after emergency services were […]
Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good
The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was heavily discounted. The retailer fell […]
Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023
The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised by the Southend Seaside Partnership […]
Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire
A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident. The fire in the end-terrace […]
Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend
A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend’s nightlife scene. Tucked away near Southend Airport, The Lounge […]
Man assaulted and left with serious injuries in Southend City centre
A crime scene cordon was put in place in Southend High Street on Sunday night after a man was assaulted. The incident happened at around […]