The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

2 years ago

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes near Shoebury seafront

Tributes are being paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died, after the boat he was in capsized in Shoebury.…

2 years ago

Multi-agency emergency response to major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront

Multiple emergency services were displayed to a major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront, near to Uncle Toms Cabin. Reports came…

2 years ago

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over…

2 years ago

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A…

2 years ago

Major fire destroys industrial units in Basildon

A business industrial unit has been completely destroyed in Basildon, after it was on fire for nearly a week. Warehouses…

2 years ago

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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

2 years 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.…

2 years ago