Major fire destroys industrial units in Basildon
A business industrial unit has been completely destroyed in Basildon, after it was on fire for nearly a week. Warehouses that contained waste material for […]
New Korean-Japanese restaurant planning to open in Southend High Street
A Korean-Japanese restaurant and takeaway chain is planning to open a new branch in Southend High Street. The takeaway restaurant brand offers a range of […]
SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights
Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement from the High Street. SALVO […]
Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish
Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park, after “breaking through” a locked gate and pitching up several caravans. Police were called to Oakwood […]
Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend
A new Domino’s pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city. The fast food pizza chain […]
Police car severely damaged in late night crash
A police response car crashed in Southend City centre last night. People leaving Southend Victoria train station saw the heavily damaged police car, which had […]
Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm
Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were dispatched to the scene of […]
Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision
A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights junction. The driver of a […]
A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert
The A13 was closed Londonbound today between the Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane interchange, following a serious RTC. The road remained closed for much […]
Decomposing dog found in fly-tipped rubbish near Great Wakering, Essex
A dead Bully-type dog was sadly discovered dumped in a “horrendous” pile of fly-tipped rubbish at the weekend in Great Wakering. Local residents were very […]
Essex Police introduce Live Facial Recognition cameras in Southend
Essex Police has acquired these live facial recognition vans and is now deploying them around the county. Two of the new facial recognition police vans […]
Volunteers collect 200 laughing gas canisters from Two Tree Island
A team of litter picking volunteers have so far collected TWO HUNDRED industrial-size laughing gas (nitrous oxide) canisters from Two Tree Island this summer. 12 […]
Southend dine-and-dash suspects wanted by Police
A man and woman who allegedly made off without paying from restaurants and taxis in the Southend area, are now being hunted by police after […]
easyJet further expands flight options from Southend Airport
easyJet have announced additional flights from their new base opening at the airport next year, as well as three brand new routes. The announcement of […]
New average speed cameras could be coming to Southend
New average speed cameras could be installed on a busy dual carriageway in Southend, after residents petitioned the council. Southend City Council began a process […]