Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers
There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening. Roads became “gridlocked” due to […]
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Two men charged following stabbing in Southend city centre
A police cordon is on Chichester Road in Southend City Centre, following a serious incident yesterday. A man in his 30s has been taken to […]
Person hit by train at Leigh-on-Sea station
Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews, rushed to Leigh-on-Sea railway station this morning following reports of an incident on the tracks. Network Rail […]
Urgent warning from mum over dangers of vapes
A Southend mother has issued an urgent warning to other parents after her son was rushed to hospital last night due to complications from vaping. […]
Revealed: New drop tower ride for Southend’s Adventure Island
Adventure Island on Southend seafront has begun work to prepare for a new 38-metre tall drop tower. The new Sky Tower ride is expected to […]
Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction
East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red car near Prittlewell train station, […]
Man drowns in the water along Southend seafront
A man drowned in the Thames Estuary near Thorpe Bay yesterday evening. The major incident unfolded at 5pm on Thursday evening, after emergency services were […]
Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good
The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was heavily discounted. The retailer fell […]
Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023
The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised by the Southend Seaside Partnership […]
Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire
A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident. The fire in the end-terrace […]
Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend
A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend’s nightlife scene. Tucked away near Southend Airport, The Lounge […]
Man assaulted and left with serious injuries in Southend City centre
A crime scene cordon was put in place in Southend High Street on Sunday night after a man was assaulted. The incident happened at around […]
Search and rescue operation after two people seen in the water on Southend seafront
A search and rescue operation took place on Southend seafront after reports surfaced that two people jumped into the water from the Pier. A coastguard […]
Car theft ‘chop shops’ uncovered in Essex
Essex Police have uncovered a significant car theft syndicate in Southend, responsible for stealing Ford Fiestas and other cars from across Essex and London areas. […]
Hundreds of car enthusiasts descend on Southend seafront
Southend Seafront was brought to a standstill tonight, as hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived during a busy Bank Holiday Monday. There was very heavy traffic […]