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Urgent warning from mum over dangers of vapes

A Southend mother has issued an urgent warning to other parents after her son was rushed to hospital last night…

2 years ago

Revealed: New drop tower ride for Southend’s Adventure Island

Adventure Island on Southend seafront has begun work to prepare for a new 38-metre tall drop tower. The new Sky…

2 years ago

Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction

East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red…

2 years ago

Man drowns in the water along Southend seafront

A man drowned in the Thames Estuary near Thorpe Bay yesterday evening. The major incident unfolded at 5pm on Thursday…

2 years ago

Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good

The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was…

2 years ago

Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023

The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised…

2 years ago

Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire

A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident.…

2 years ago

Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend

A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend's nightlife scene. Tucked away…

2 years ago

Man assaulted and left with serious injuries in Southend City centre

A crime scene cordon was put in place in Southend High Street on Sunday night after a man was assaulted.…

2 years ago

Search and rescue operation after two people seen in the water on Southend seafront

A search and rescue operation took place on Southend seafront after reports surfaced that two people jumped into the water…

2 years ago

Car theft ‘chop shops’ uncovered in Essex

Essex Police have uncovered a significant car theft syndicate in Southend, responsible for stealing Ford Fiestas and other cars from…

2 years ago

Hundreds of car enthusiasts descend on Southend seafront

Southend Seafront was brought to a standstill tonight, as hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived during a busy Bank Holiday Monday.…

2 years ago

Huge fire at Southend industrial unit started deliberately

Fire investigators believe that a huge fire at an industrial unit in Eastwood on Saturday was started deliberately. Drone footage…

2 years ago

Major fire at building in Hamlet Court Road

A major broke out at a building in Anerley Road, Westcliff, destroying much of the proptery. Multiple firefighter crews were…

2 years ago

Two people stabbed near nightclub in Southend City centre

A crime scene cordon is in place outside a nightclub in Southend city centre, following a double-stabbing last night. Police…

2 years ago