The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
Residents in Southend city centre were kept awake on Monday night as a police helicopter circled above the city during a late-night operation. The aircraft, […]
Drivers in Rochford and Southend are facing major delays this week after two separate sets of temporary traffic lights were installed on busy routes at […]
One of Southend’s busiest car parks has been closed and fenced off as work begins on the city’s £575 million Better Queensway regeneration project. The […]
Kingfisher Fish and Chips on Southchurch Road has become a firm favourite in Southend, with locals praising its fresh fish, generous portions and friendly service. Owner Dede Blini says the focus is on value and customer satisfaction, even as rising costs hit the trade. The chippy, which holds a five-star food hygiene rating, opens daily and continues to attract loyal regulars and newcomers alike.
The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The incident, which happened at around […]
A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital and sparked a major emergency […]
A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the hospital. Twinkle Parappully, 46, of […]
A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home improvement supplies. Leigh Hardware Store, […]
A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at its height. The organiser has […]
The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – and it’s […]
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Southend nightlife icon Martin Bond, better known to many as ‘Disco Dave’, as hundreds of heartfelt tributes continue to […]
A march celebrating British heritage and British flags is set to go ahead in Southend city centre this Saturday, with both supporters and counter-protesters expected […]
A major new housing development is being proposed on farmland in Rayleigh, with local residents warning the local area could be pushed beyond breaking point. […]
A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting out the need to change […]
Southend residents are continuing to receive their new wheelie bins as part of the council’s city-wide overhaul of waste collections, with 198,000 plastic bins being […]
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