Fire rapidly spreads across tinder-dry grassland in Eastwood park
Firefighters tackled a rapidly spreading grass fire in Eastwood Scotts Park as continued dry conditions leave open spaces particularly vulnerable to fires.
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A13 closed between Sadlers Farm and Pitsea Flyover due to major collision
The A13 has been closed between Sadlers Farm and the Pitsea Flyover following a major collision involving multiple vehicles on Sunday morning. The incident happened […]
Fridges and freezers turned away from Southend tip as national recycling shortage continues
Southend residents are being asked to hold onto unwanted fridges and freezers as a national shortage of specialist recycling capacity affects local waste services.
Police officer injured after being attacked from behind in Shoeburyness park
Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was attacked from behind while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.
Dangerous driver jailed after repeatedly ramming police car during Southend pursuit
A dangerous driver who repeatedly rammed a police vehicle and drove directly at officers during a high-speed pursuit through Southend has been jailed. Ryan Bowden, […]
Chihuahua put to sleep after devastating dog attack in Southend as police appeal for witnesses
A Chihuahua has had to be put to sleep after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in Southend, with Essex Police now appealing for […]
Caravan in Southend’s “red light district” destroyed in late-night fire
A controversial caravan which had become a focal point of concerns over street prostitution in Southend has been destroyed in a late-night fire. Firefighters were […]
Parking charges at Southend Hospital to rise, with free parking time limit cut
People visiting Southend Hospital will soon have to pay more to park, with the cost of longer stays increasing sharply and the amount of free […]
First GBR Anglia trains unveiled as major changes begin to c2c and Greater Anglia railways
Train passengers across Essex will soon begin noticing one of the biggest changes to the region’s railway in years, and it is not just a […]
Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre
A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]
Three-hour limit & drop-off ban introduced at Southend Airport retail park
New parking restrictions have been introduced at the Southend Airport retail park, with shoppers already raising concerns about how the changes could affect everyday visits. […]
Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell
Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry tragically died on 23 January […]
Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images
A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]
“A dreadful blow to Southend”: city leaders react as University of Essex confirms campus closure
The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the city and leaving staff and […]
Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations
It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some customers now left scrambling to […]