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Essex fire and ambulance partnership extended to ease NHS pressure

A pioneering collaboration between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) and the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust…

11 months ago

Rare & unique Essex home with its own orchard is going under the hammer: Look inside

A rare and characterful farmhouse in Rochford is up for auction in June, offering buyers the chance to own a…

11 months ago

New bulk-buy Food Warehouse set to open at Southend Retail Park

Iceland is planning to bring its popular bulk-buy store, The Food Warehouse, to Southend, with plans now submitted to Rochford…

11 months ago

Major fire rips through Westcliff block of flats, with large emergency response

A large fire has torn through the roof of a residential block of flats in Westcliff, with thick smoke seen…

11 months ago

24-Hour Flash Sale: Discounted wristbands launched for Southend half term inflatable fun days

Families across Southend are being urged to act fast as Ellis Leisure launches a 24-hour flash sale on tickets for…

11 months ago

Cutting-edge cancer treatment launched at Southend Hospital after £5.3m investment

A new era of cancer care has officially begun in Southend, as hospital staff, patients, and local politicians came together…

11 months ago

Why locals are raving about this Italian & seafood spot on Southend seafront

If you’ve ever strolled along Southend’s seafront and missed Sunset Bar & Restaurant, you’re not alone - but once you…

11 months ago

More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for…

11 months ago

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with…

11 months ago

Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train

A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man…

11 months ago

Motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash near Chalkwell Park

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from…

11 months ago

Trans and LGBTQ+ allies march through Southend city centre

Southend’s first ever trans rights protest took place on Saturday 17 May, as more than 250 people gathered in the…

11 months ago

New refrigerated cold cot to support bereaved families at Southend Hospital

Grieving parents at Southend Hospital will now have enhanced support following a heartfelt donation in memory of a baby. Keeley…

11 months ago

Police close A127 as man spotted on edge of footbridge at Kent Elms Corner

Traffic on the A127 was brought to a standstill after a man was spotted "standing on the edge of the…

11 months ago

PETA activists stage ‘go-vegan’ protest outside new Popeyes chicken restaurant in Southend

The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it's opening day today…

11 months ago