The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

2 months ago

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a…

2 months ago

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

2 months ago

Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise…

2 months ago

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

3 months ago

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

3 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

3 months ago

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

3 months ago

Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount

A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local…

3 months ago

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the…

3 months ago