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Get the latest on accidents, road closures, traffic jams, public transport updates and travel disruptions across Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area.

Whether you’re commuting, planning a trip or just trying to avoid the queues, we’ve got the real-time updates and local insight to help you stay one step ahead on the move.

Disruption set to continue as two sets of temporary traffic lights cause chaos in Rochford

Monday, 29 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Drivers in Rochford and Southend are facing major delays this week after two separate sets of temporary traffic lights were installed on busy routes at […]

A127 closed after serious crash ‘involving motorbike’ near Rayleigh Weir

Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 News Editor 0

The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The incident, which happened at around […]

Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital and sparked a major emergency […]

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

Sunday, 20 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the government takes control of the […]

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services were called to the junction […]

Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known

Monday, 14 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt. Here’s a full breakdown of […]

“Complete chaos” at Chelmsford Justin Timberlake concert as fans trapped for hours and organisers vanish online

Saturday, 5 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Music fans who travelled from across Essex to see Justin Timberlake perform in Chelmsford say they were left stranded for hours in what many are […]

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Thursday, 3 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park – replacing it with a flat […]

Dartford Crossing chaos after lorry jack-knifes and hits car, spilling fuel across QEII Bridge

Thursday, 3 July, 2025 News Editor 1

Drivers are facing major disruption on the Dartford Crossing after a heavy goods vehicle struck a car and jack-knifed on the QEII Bridge, spilling fuel […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gallery: New images reveal vision for £10bn Lower Thames Crossing between Essex & Kent

Wednesday, 11 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Fresh images of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing have been released as the major road project edges closer to full construction phase. The images, […]

Motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash near Chalkwell Park

Monday, 19 May, 2025 News Editor 1

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from family members and renewed calls […]

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