Residents report “awful stench” across Canvey & Benfleet after chemical leak
A strong and sickening smell that spread across parts of Canvey Island and Benfleet has been traced, after multiple evacuations and travel disruptions raised fears […]
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Lonely peacock called Kevin wanders house-to-house in search of love
Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon – has been leading his […]
Major blaze engulfs warehouse near Sadlers Farm in Benfleet, with “30-feet flames”
A major fire broke out late on Tuesday night (9 April) at a long-abandoned warehouse in South Benfleet, sending flames soaring into the night sky […]
Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am
A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in the early hours of the […]
“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator
A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s barely fit for purpose — […]
Pet cat tragically crushed by car in Southend, leaving family heartbroken
A Southend family has been left devastated after their beloved cat was run over and fatally injured on a quiet residential road. The incident happened […]
Car driven at high speed the wrong way down Victoria Avenue, in dramatic police pursuit
A dramatic police chase was witnessed on Victoria Avenue in Southend late this morning, as a car was driven at speed against oncoming traffic in […]
“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect
A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair for more than five years. […]
Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted
A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan Ineson, of Southchurch Avenue, has […]
Emergency road closure: Spa Road in Hockley shut due to complex water main repair
Drivers and residents in Hockley are facing significant disruption as Spa Road remains closed in both directions while engineers battle to repair a complicated water […]
Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising
A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed ‘fit to practise’ by a medical tribunal. Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, […]