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Paramedic urges drivers to park considerately after ambulance delayed

A paramedic issued a stark reminder to drivers about the importance of considerate parking after an ambulance crew was delayed…

6 years ago

Man dies after being stabbed in Westcliff – police launch murder investigation

A man has tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Westcliff in the early hours of this morning, with…

6 years ago

Heartwarming act of kindness at Southend Hospital

A simple but thoughtful act of kindness brightened the day for ambulance crews at Southend Hospital when an unidentified woman…

6 years ago

Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up

Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked…

6 years ago

Southend police seize 10,000 laughing gas canisters in crackdown

Southend Police seized more than 10,000 nitrous oxide canisters over the weekend, with an estimated street value exceeding £4,000. Officers…

6 years ago

Petition to turn Southend’s Kursaal into Essex’s largest Wetherspoons

A petition calling for Southend’s historic Kursaal to be turned into Essex’s largest Wetherspoons pub gained traction, attracting hundreds of…

6 years ago

Bronze statue honouring fallen soldiers unveiled in Westcliff

A striking bronze statue of a soldier, standing in solemn respect for the fallen, has been installed in front of…

6 years ago

Serious RTC in Thorpe Bay leads to road closure & air ambulance response

Thorpe Hall Avenue is closed after a serious road traffic collision involving a car that collided with a tree. Police…

7 years ago

Sutton road closed following two-vehicle collision

This afternoon, Sutton Road—a key route connecting Southend and Rochford—was closed by police following a collision involving two vehicles. All…

8 years ago

Police crack down on anti-social drinking and begging in Southend High Street

Southend Police have been targeting anti-social drinking and begging in the High Street this week, moving on offenders and clearing…

8 years ago

10 amazing photos of lightning during Southend’s thunderstorms

The largest and most spectacular storm to hit Essex in years swept through Southend last night. The storm, which weather experts…

11 years ago

First week of duty for Southend’s new Police District Commander

After 9 months as the District Commander for Southend, Chief Insp Matt Bennet announced he was stepping down and a…

11 years ago

Hundreds of people in Southend affected by internet outage

Sky Broadband and Talk customers in Southend including Leigh-on-Sea experienced a total loss of service for 14 hours over the…

11 years ago

Southend’s Adventure Island bans topless men

One of Southend's most popular tourist attractions, Adventure Island, has introduced a new rule asking male customers not to remove their…

12 years ago

Southend Airport terminal extension officially opened by Secretary of State

An extension to the passenger terminal at Southend Airport has been officially opened by the Secretary of State for Transport, the…

12 years ago