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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…

8 months ago

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 months ago

UPDATE: Woman arrested and teens bailed after violent incident in Rochford

A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young…

9 months ago

Teenagers arrested after violent attack in Hawkwell, Rochford – with police hunting for third suspect

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which…

9 months ago

c2c warns train passengers to avoid using contactless cards as overcharge issue continues

Train passengers travelling between Essex and London have been warned to avoid using contactless payments and go back to using…

9 months ago

Southend McDonalds evacuated as flames engulf perimeter fence

Firefighters were called to McDonald’s in Eastern Avenue, Southend, this morning after a large fire broke out along the restaurant’s…

9 months ago