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Two crashes on same road in Southend city centre take out lights and block road

Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking…

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Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am

A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in…

1 year ago

Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade

Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near…

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Southend Airport launches new route to Newquay, Cornwall with Eastern Airways

A brand-new flight route connecting the East of England to the Cornish coast has officially taken off, as London Southend…

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Pet cat tragically crushed by car in Southend, leaving family heartbroken

A Southend family has been left devastated after their beloved cat was run over and fatally injured on a quiet…

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Car driven at high speed the wrong way down Victoria Avenue, in dramatic police pursuit

A dramatic police chase was witnessed on Victoria Avenue in Southend late this morning, as a car was driven at…

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Southend family left homeless after DELIBERATE devastating house fire in Brightwell Avenue

A Southend family has been left without a home after a fierce fire tore through much of their property on…

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easyJet re-opens base at Southend Airport, offering 20 routes and creating 1,200 jobs

easyJet has launched its tenth UK base at London Southend Airport, in a move that strengthens its presence in the…

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A call that saved a life: Southend RNLI volunteer crew rescue man from drowning near Leigh-on-Sea

A man was just minutes from drowning when Southend RNLI volunteers launched a heroic rescue mission in Benfleet Creek, to…

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Filthy road signs? This man has been cleaning them up – for free!

Southend’s road signs have been getting a much-needed makeover, thanks to one dedicated man with a brush and a mission.…

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WHSmith brand to disappear from the high street – what is the new brand ‘TG Jones’?

One of the most iconic names on the British high street is set to vanish after more than two centuries,…

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Teenager arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with violent disorder in Southend – the 10th suspect to be taken into custody

A teenager has been arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with a violent disorder incident that shook Southend’s seafront last…

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Car cruise controversy: Fines issued to dozens of car enthusiasts after reports of reckless driving

A total of 37 fines have been handed out following a car meet on Southend seafront last Saturday, as authorities…

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Man and baby taken to hospital after car flips in crash on narrow Westcliff road

A man and a baby were rushed to hospital after a crash in Westcliff this morning, in which a car…

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Jobs: Exciting summer roles available – drivers & event staff needed

If you're looking for a fun, energetic job this summer, Ellis Leisure has exciting opportunities available! The leading local events…

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