The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

1 year ago

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

1 year ago

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been…

1 year ago

Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall

London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East…

1 year ago

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under…

1 year ago

Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront

Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…

1 year ago

Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend

Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as…

1 year ago

New lounge cafe bar opening in Rayleigh High Street

A new restaurant is opening in Rayleigh High Street, in the former Barclays bank unit, and will be called Manzano…

1 year ago

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout.…

1 year ago

Dunelm plans to open new store in Southend city centre

Major retailer Dunelm has resurfaced plans to open a new store in Southend High Street. The retailer is planning once…

1 year ago