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Street fight captured on video as police step up patrols in Southend

Sunday, 31 March, 2024 News Editor 0

This video was captured on Saturday in Southend City centre, showing a man attacking another man in broad daylight. The incident happened on Chichester Road, […]

Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre

Thursday, 21 March, 2024 News Editor 0

A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a 16 storey block named Quantock. […]

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Thursday, 14 March, 2024 News Editor 0

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to a collapsed sewer. The closure […]

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024 News Editor 0

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking data indicated that major roads […]

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

Monday, 4 March, 2024 News Editor 0

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has been completed at Chalkwell beach, […]

Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines

Tuesday, 27 February, 2024 News Editor 0

Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size of the revenue earned has […]

Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre

Monday, 26 February, 2024 News Editor 0

Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising screen was erected, 11 metres […]

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Saturday, 24 February, 2024 News Editor 0

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the checkout assistant. The initiative has […]

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

Sunday, 11 February, 2024 News Editor 0

Wendy’s has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted plans to Southend City Council […]

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A127 crash near Rayleigh Weir

Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 News Editor 0

A collision happened at around 8am this morning between a man riding a motorcycle and two other vehicles. Paramedics services rushed to the scene and […]

A12 in Essex closed for hours after a lorry hit a bridge

Tuesday, 6 February, 2024 News Editor 0

A major section of the A12 was closed Southbound for the entire morning after the collision. A lorry collided with a bridge and the central […]

Skip lorry crashes into van on the A127

Monday, 29 January, 2024 News Editor 0

The A127 was closed London-bound at the Fairglen Interchange, due to a collision. At least two vehicles were involved including a skip lorry and a […]

The latest updates as Storm Isha hits Southend and the UK

Sunday, 21 January, 2024 News Editor 0

Update 1 (22:20): Storm Isha has arrived in Southend, bringing strong winds. A “huge” oak tree has already been blown down in West Road, Westcliff. […]

Tenny the Octopus rescued by good Samaritan

Sunday, 7 January, 2024 News Editor 0

This is the remarkable story of ‘Tenny the Octopus’, who was found laying on a c2c railway track, having fallen from the pram of its […]

New paw patrol begins at Thorpe Bay train station

Friday, 5 January, 2024 News Editor 0

Mimi the cat has become the newest member of staff at Thorpe Bay train station, bringing smiles to passengers every morning. According to c2c bosses, […]

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