The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

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

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt.…

11 months ago

Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an…

11 months ago

Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault

A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at…

11 months ago

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

11 months ago

Major new 250-home development proposed for Hall Road, Rochford

A major new housing scheme has been proposed for land south of Hall Road in Rochford, with up to 250…

11 months ago

‘Local gem’ Brakan restaurant reopens in Leigh-on-Sea following success of sister venue

A "Mediterranean oasis" restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea has reopened its doors after a temporary closure – and it's already winning 5-star…

11 months ago

Major new housing scheme with 360 homes unveiled in Great Wakering

A major new development that will transform farmland on the edge of Great Wakering has been unveiled, amid the government’s…

12 months ago

GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for…

12 months ago

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

Music fans who travelled from across Essex to see Justin Timberlake perform in Chelmsford say they were left stranded for…

12 months ago

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long…

12 months ago