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easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport…

2 years ago

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

2 years ago

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes near Shoebury seafront

Tributes are being paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died, after the boat he was in capsized in Shoebury.…

2 years ago

Multi-agency emergency response to major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront

Multiple emergency services were displayed to a major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront, near to Uncle Toms Cabin. Reports came…

2 years ago

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over…

2 years ago

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

2 years ago

Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend

A new Domino's pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city.…

2 years ago

Police car severely damaged in late night crash

A police response car crashed in Southend City centre last night. People leaving Southend Victoria train station saw the heavily…

2 years ago

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm

Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were…

2 years ago

Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision

A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights…

2 years ago

Decomposing dog found in fly-tipped rubbish near Great Wakering, Essex

A dead Bully-type dog was sadly discovered dumped in a “horrendous” pile of fly-tipped rubbish at the weekend in Great…

2 years ago

Essex Police introduce Live Facial Recognition cameras in Southend

Essex Police has acquired these live facial recognition vans and is now deploying them around the county. Two of the…

2 years 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…

2 years ago