The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Serious police incident at The Garrison in Shoebury, after knife attack

A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight.…

2 years ago

Special postbox topper installed on the world’s longest pier

To mark mental health week, this new kraken post box topper was unveiled on Southend Pier. The woolly kraken is…

2 years ago

Southend restaurant site branded a “complete eyesore”, after years of neglect.

The former Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Southend seafront was demolished in 2018. Now six years on, local residents are complaining…

2 years ago

easyJet to re-open base at Southend Airport, with six new routes launching

easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to…

2 years ago

Blue bioluminescence plankton spotted on Southend beach

Bioluminescence plankton was seen in the water on Southend beach. The rare sight was seen at around 1am by two…

2 years ago

Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown

Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed…

2 years ago

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