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Black tar-like lumps washing up on Essex beaches, after tonnes of bitumen spilled into Thames

Friday, 5 September, 2025 News Editor 0

More than 15 tonnes of bitumen leaked from FM Conway’s Gravesend storage facility into the River Thames, with pollution now reaching beaches across Southend, Canvey Island and Clacton.

Highly aggressive Asian hornets are spreading into South East England, killing bees

Saturday, 16 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in “highly aggressive” Asian hornets, which […]

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly manage and maintain its wastewater […]

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Thursday, 3 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park – replacing it with a flat […]

Gallery: New images reveal vision for £10bn Lower Thames Crossing between Essex & Kent

Wednesday, 11 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Fresh images of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing have been released as the major road project edges closer to full construction phase. The images, […]

More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules

Friday, 23 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for city residents – not businesses […]

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

Wednesday, 12 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks, following a pivotal meeting at […]

Sheep arrive in Southend-on-Sea to help restore nature reserve

Wednesday, 5 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A flock of conservation grazing sheep have made part of Gunners Park their home, playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem of the […]

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

Sunday, 12 January, 2025 News Editor 0

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been made about a group who […]

Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) […]

Westcliff beach loses Blue Flag status, due to water quality concerns

Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 News Editor 0

Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to “Good.” The decision comes after […]

Major fire destroys industrial units in Basildon

Sunday, 22 September, 2024 News Editor 0

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 […]

Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish

Friday, 13 September, 2024 News Editor 0

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 […]

Volunteers collect 200 laughing gas canisters from Two Tree Island

Monday, 26 August, 2024 News Editor 0

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 […]

“Huge cuts” to Southend’s grass cutting team

Friday, 7 June, 2024 News Editor 0

Residents have been noticing that areas of grass around Southend-on-Sea haven’t been cut this year and are becoming very overgrown. Part of the reason is […]

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