The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

New Korean-Japanese restaurant planning to open in Southend High Street

A Korean-Japanese restaurant and takeaway chain is planning to open a new branch in Southend High Street. The takeaway restaurant…

1 year ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago

Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish

Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park, after “breaking through" a locked gate and pitching up several caravans.…

1 year ago

Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend

A new Domino's pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city.…

1 year ago

Police car severely damaged in late night crash

A police response car crashed in Southend City centre last night. People leaving Southend Victoria train station saw the heavily…

1 year ago

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm

Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were…

1 year ago

Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision

A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights…

1 year ago

A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert

The A13 was closed Londonbound today between the Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane interchange, following a serious RTC. The…

1 year ago

Decomposing dog found in fly-tipped rubbish near Great Wakering, Essex

A dead Bully-type dog was sadly discovered dumped in a “horrendous” pile of fly-tipped rubbish at the weekend in Great…

1 year ago

Essex Police introduce Live Facial Recognition cameras in Southend

Essex Police has acquired these live facial recognition vans and is now deploying them around the county. Two of the…

1 year ago