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Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway - a charming miniature…

2 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

3 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

3 months ago

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

3 months ago

Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt.…

3 months ago

Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an…

3 months ago

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long…

3 months ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

3 months ago

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early…

3 months ago

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by…

4 months ago

Major emergency response with two air ambulances as tree “falls onto children” in Chalkwell Park

A major emergency response is underway in Chalkwell Park this afternoon after part of a large tree reportedly collapsed onto…

4 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of…

4 months ago

Funeral announced for mum-of-two Carly Hicks who tragically died in Shoebury collision

A community continues to mourn the tragic death of a much-loved mother-of-two in a late-night collision on Royal Artillery Way…

4 months ago

Southend’s last big nightclub to shut down after seven years of ‘memories’

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on…

4 months ago

Dartford Crossing tolls will rise as government says current charges are ‘unsustainable’

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing will see toll charges rise on 1 September, as the Government says the current Dart…

4 months ago