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EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Thursday, 3 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi in Finland, the “enchanting gateway […]

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by her heartbroken family as “the […]

Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and another critically injured. On Saturday […]

Major emergency response with two air ambulances as tree “falls onto children” in Chalkwell Park

Saturday, 28 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A major emergency response is underway in Chalkwell Park this afternoon after part of a large tree reportedly collapsed onto a group of children. Emergency […]

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

Saturday, 28 June, 2025 News Editor 0

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of Britain aircraft fly in and […]

Southend man jailed after undercover police sting exposed child sex abuse plans

Thursday, 26 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend man has been jailed after attempting to sexually abuse a child and distributing indecent images – offences which were uncovered through an undercover […]

Skylark Hotel in Essex housing asylum seekers as national debate intensifies

Sunday, 22 June, 2025 News Editor 0

The Skylark Hotel in Southend remains closed to the public and in use as accommodation for people seeking asylum, more than three years after it […]

Southend’s last big nightclub to shut down after seven years of ‘memories’

Friday, 20 June, 2025 News Editor 0

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on Saturday 5th July 2025. The […]

Dartford Crossing tolls will rise as government says current charges are ‘unsustainable’

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 News Editor 3

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing will see toll charges rise on 1 September, as the Government says the current Dart Charge price levels are no […]

Autistic boy left alone for 2.5 hours on school minibus outside driver’s home

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend mum has spoken of her panic after her young autistic son was left alone on a school transport minibus for two and a […]

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Monday, 16 June, 2025 News Editor 1

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by Network Rail to infrastructure specialists […]

UPDATE: Woman arrested and teens bailed after violent incident in Rochford

Sunday, 15 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young person seriously injured – while […]

Teenagers arrested after violent attack in Hawkwell, Rochford – with police hunting for third suspect

Saturday, 14 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which left one young person injured […]

c2c warns train passengers to avoid using contactless cards as overcharge issue continues

Friday, 13 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Train passengers travelling between Essex and London have been warned to avoid using contactless payments and go back to using paper tickets, after a technical […]

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