environment

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

More than 15 tonnes of bitumen leaked from FM Conway’s Gravesend storage facility into the River Thames, with pollution now…

3 weeks ago

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

Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in…

1 month ago

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

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

2 months ago

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

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…

3 months ago

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

Fresh images of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing have been released as the major road project edges closer to…

4 months ago

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

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for…

4 months ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

8 months ago

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

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

8 months ago

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

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

9 months ago

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

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more…

9 months ago

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

Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to…

10 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

“Huge cuts” to Southend’s grass cutting team

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

1 year ago