The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
A Greater Anglia train has derailed near Wickford railway station, forcing the suspension of services between Southend Victoria and Shenfield…
Parents have warned families to be prepared for a particularly intense Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair after riders reported bruising…
Two people have been charged after the body of a child was discovered at a home in Southend last week.…
Firefighters tackled a rapidly spreading grass fire in Eastwood Scotts Park as continued dry conditions leave open spaces particularly vulnerable…
The A13 has been closed between Sadlers Farm and the Pitsea Flyover following a major collision involving multiple vehicles on…
Southend residents are being asked to hold onto unwanted fridges and freezers as a national shortage of specialist recycling capacity…
Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was attacked from behind while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.
A dangerous driver who repeatedly rammed a police vehicle and drove directly at officers during a high-speed pursuit through Southend…
A Chihuahua has had to be put to sleep after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in Southend, with…
A controversial caravan which had become a focal point of concerns over street prostitution in Southend has been destroyed in…