The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year with more lights, music and […]
A strong and sickening smell that spread across parts of Canvey Island and Benfleet has been traced, after multiple evacuations and travel disruptions raised fears […]
A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely popular spooky parade will fill […]
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury, after an incident in Southend High Street on Friday night. Police […]
A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors – marking a major milestone for […]
One of Leigh-on-Sea’s most talked-about restaurants is raising the bar for weekend dining. The Med – a vibrant Mediterranean eatery on Eastwood Road North – […]
Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats. Thick smoke was seen billowing […]
A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London Road – a site that’s […]
A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes hidden inside local shops – […]
Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon – has been leading his […]
A much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in Southend has shut its doors after five colourful years. Infinity Showbar & Lounge, based on Alexandra Street in the heart […]
A major fire broke out late on Tuesday night (9 April) at a long-abandoned warehouse in South Benfleet, sending flames soaring into the night sky […]
A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend in just a matter of […]
The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new restaurant set to open just […]
Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking out street lights and leaving […]
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