The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Street fight captured on video as police step up patrols in Southend

This video was captured on Saturday in Southend City centre, showing a man attacking another man in broad daylight. The…

2 years ago

Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre

A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a…

2 years ago

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

2 years ago

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking…

2 years ago

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…

2 years ago

Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines

Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size…

2 years ago

Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre

Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising…

2 years ago

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

2 years ago

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

2 years ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A127 crash near Rayleigh Weir

A collision happened at around 8am this morning between a man riding a motorcycle and two other vehicles. Paramedics services…

2 years ago