The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

easyJet flights return to Southend Airport, with more destinations to come

easyJet flights made a long-awaited return to London Southend Airport in May 2022, bringing back much-wanted connections to popular holiday…

5 years ago

Car and trailer overturns on the A127 in collision

Police closed the A127 Eastbound at the Rayleigh Weir underpass today, after a car and its trailer overturned and blocked…

5 years ago

Police swarm Southend city centre after attack leaves pavement blood-stained

Multiple police units and paramedics rushed to Southend city centre this morning following a violent incident that left eyewitnesses shocked…

5 years ago

New Southend United football stadium plan approved

A planning application for a brand new 21,000 seater stadium for Southend United Football Club has been approved by Southend…

5 years ago

Major car cruise planned for Southend seafront

Police are preparing to patrol a car enthusiasts cruise event being held on Southend seafront on Saturday night. The event…

5 years ago

A127 completely blocked with multi-vehicle collision

The A127 was completely blocked London-bound following a three-vehicle collision, close to the junction with the M25. Police, paramedics and…

5 years ago

Flood alerts issued for multiple riverside areas in South East Essex

A flood alert has been issued for the River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook due to the risk that…

5 years ago

Huge pile of rubbish dumped at Hadleigh Castle by visitors

This huge pile of rubbish was left at the entrance to Hadleigh Country Park, following a busy Bank Holiday Monday.…

6 years ago

Huge RAF plane makes “touch-and-go” landing at Southend Airport

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster made a rare visit to Southend, with a touch-and-go landing at Southend Airport. The…

6 years ago

Shoebury residents wake to Christmas Eve vandalism spree

Residents in Shoebury woke on Christmas Eve to find their cars and properties vandalised, with thousands of pounds worth of…

6 years ago