essex

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…

1 year ago

Person dies after being hit by c2c train in Leigh-on-Sea

A person tragically lost their life after being struck by a train in Leigh-on-Sea. There was significant disruption to rail…

1 year ago

Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning…

1 year ago

Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault

A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault…

1 year ago

Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

1 year ago

Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel

Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into…

1 year ago

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

1 year ago

Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing

The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create…

1 year ago

Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police…

1 year ago

Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer

A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle…

1 year ago

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront

Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…

1 year ago

Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend

Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as…

1 year ago

New lounge cafe bar opening in Rayleigh High Street

A new restaurant is opening in Rayleigh High Street, in the former Barclays bank unit, and will be called Manzano…

1 year ago