The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Busy Kent Elms A127 junction blocked by collision

A collision involving an Amazon Prime heavy goods vehicle and a Smart car has brought traffic to a standstill at…

3 years ago

Attempted rape in Southend city centre

Police detectives are investigating an assault in Southend which they’re treating as an attempted rape. It was reported that a…

3 years ago

Warning to dog owners after increase in painful snake bites

Dog owners in South East Essex are being urged to stay vigilant after a sharp rise in adder bite incidents.…

3 years ago

Woman threatened with knife in Southend alleyway

Police are investigating after a woman was threatened with a knife in Southend city centre. The victim, a woman aged…

3 years ago

Firefighters tackle major tyre fire after arson attack

Firefighters tackled this “deliberate” fire in Southend early this morning, which involved two tonnes of tyres and a number of…

3 years ago

Basildon c2c train station wrecked by vandal

c2c commuters were disrupted this morning after Basildon train station was “completely trashed” in a severe incident of vandalism. c2c…

3 years ago

Protest as 100-year-old tree is cut down

Protestors held a demonstration in Rochford this morning whilst a 100-year-old Oak tree was cut down by property developers. The…

3 years ago

New easyJet route added at Southend Airport for 2023

easyJet are introducing a flight from London Southend Airport to Amsterdam, beginning on 24 May 2023. There will then be…

3 years ago

New easyJet route announced from Southend Airport

London Southend Airport is set to welcome the return of a popular route, as easyJet re-introduces direct flights to Amsterdam.…

3 years ago

Southend Hospital’s A&E is in ‘chaos’

There were reports of “chaos” at Southend Hospital’s A&E tonight, with up to 30 ambulances seen queueing outside at times.…

3 years ago