The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park

A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe…

5 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

5 months ago

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

5 months ago

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services…

5 months ago

Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt.…

5 months ago

Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an…

5 months ago

Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault

A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at…

5 months ago

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

5 months ago

Major new 250-home development proposed for Hall Road, Rochford

A major new housing scheme has been proposed for land south of Hall Road in Rochford, with up to 250…

5 months ago

‘Local gem’ Brakan restaurant reopens in Leigh-on-Sea following success of sister venue

A "Mediterranean oasis" restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea has reopened its doors after a temporary closure – and it's already winning 5-star…

5 months ago