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New paw patrol begins at Thorpe Bay train station

Mimi the cat has become the newest member of staff at Thorpe Bay train station, bringing smiles to passengers every…

2 years ago

Hundreds of people run into icy cold water on Southend seafront

These brave people took a dip in the cold water on Southend seafront on Boxing Day morning! It was the…

2 years ago

Over 60 firefighters tackle major warehouse fire in Rochford

A major fire broke out in Stambridge, Rochford, at industrial units on Christmas Eve. At least 60 firefighters were dispatched…

2 years ago

M25 in Essex closed for “at least 8 hours” due to serious collision

The M25 in Essex will be closed “for at least eight hours” clockwise between Junction 27 for the M11 and…

2 years ago

Huge Christmas convoy of tractors brings festive cheer to Basildon

A group of around 50 tractor owners and employees at a tractor factory formed a special Christmas convoy to drive…

2 years ago

Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers

There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening.…

2 years ago

Two men charged following stabbing in Southend city centre

A police cordon is on Chichester Road in Southend City Centre, following a serious incident yesterday. A man in his…

2 years ago

Person hit by train at Leigh-on-Sea station

Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews, rushed to Leigh-on-Sea railway station this morning following reports of an incident…

2 years ago

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