The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Person hit by train at Leigh-on-Sea station

Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews, rushed to Leigh-on-Sea railway station this morning following reports of an incident…

3 years ago

Amber warning issued for Southend due to an “increasingly intense storm”

Storm Ciarán is expected to track towards the City of Southend-on-Sea on Thursday, from the South West of the UK,…

3 years ago

Urgent warning from mum over dangers of vapes

A Southend mother has issued an urgent warning to other parents after her son was rushed to hospital last night…

3 years ago

Revealed: New drop tower ride for Southend’s Adventure Island

Adventure Island on Southend seafront has begun work to prepare for a new 38-metre tall drop tower. The new Sky…

3 years ago

Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction

East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red…

3 years ago

Man drowns in the water along Southend seafront

A man drowned in the Thames Estuary near Thorpe Bay yesterday evening. The major incident unfolded at 5pm on Thursday…

3 years ago

Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good

The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was…

3 years ago

Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023

The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised…

3 years ago

Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire

A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident.…

3 years ago

Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend

A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend's nightlife scene. Tucked away…

3 years ago