The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train

A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man…

5 months ago

Woman four times over drink-drive limit crashed Kia under Range Rover in Southend crash

A woman from Southend was more than four times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her Kia Picanto into…

5 months ago

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of "nuisance" food delivery drivers driving…

5 months ago

Major emergency in Southend city centre as person spotted on car park ledge

An emergency operation unfolded in Southend city centre this morning after a person was seen “sitting on a ledge” at…

5 months ago

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

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from…

5 months ago

Trans and LGBTQ+ allies march through Southend city centre

Southend’s first ever trans rights protest took place on Saturday 17 May, as more than 250 people gathered in the…

5 months ago

Explosive threat still looms in Thames Estuary as SS Montgomery project suffers setback

Plans to remove the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery — the WWII shipwreck packed with tonnes of explosives —…

5 months ago

Crackdown continues in Southend city centre as 20 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized

Police in Southend have seized another 20 illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes in the past month as part of an…

5 months ago

New refrigerated cold cot to support bereaved families at Southend Hospital

Grieving parents at Southend Hospital will now have enhanced support following a heartfelt donation in memory of a baby. Keeley…

5 months ago

Police close A127 as man spotted on edge of footbridge at Kent Elms Corner

Traffic on the A127 was brought to a standstill after a man was spotted "standing on the edge of the…

5 months ago