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 in Southend. Carly Hicks, 37, […]
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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 Saturday 5th July 2025. The […]
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 Charge price levels are no […]
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 person seriously injured – while […]
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 left one young person injured […]
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 paper tickets, after a technical […]
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 perimeter fence, forcing staff to […]
Gallery: New images reveal vision for £10bn Lower Thames Crossing between Essex & Kent
Fresh images of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing have been released as the major road project edges closer to full construction phase. The images, […]
Drunk easyJet passenger forces emergency landing in Portugal after “downing vodka from Burger King cup”
An easyJet flight bound for London Southend Airport was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Portugal after a passenger drank an entire litre of […]
Massive family-friendly rave coming to Southend-on-Sea this August with a free funfair!
The UK’s biggest family-friendly rave event, Raver Tots, is making a high-energy return to Southend this summer with its largest ever outdoor festival in the […]
2,000 new homes planned for 130-hectare farmland site in Rochford
A bold new proposal could see 2,000 ‘climate positive’ homes built on 130 hectares of farmland in North-East Rochford, as part of a major eco-development […]
Violent crime crackdown in Southend intensifies after new disturbances
A major police crackdown on violent crime in Southend is being stepped up, following a fresh incident in Warrior Square that left two people injured. […]
Controversial 14-storey high-rise block of flats gets green light in Southend after appeal
A 14-storey tower block is set to rise in Southend city centre after the Government overturned Southend City council’s refusal, sparking fresh debate over urban […]
Southend Pier to be covered in red poppies for Remembrance Day – how you can help
Southend’s iconic pier is set to bloom with thousands of handcrafted poppies this November, as part of a powerful community tribute marking Remembrance Day. From […]
Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre
A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a car flip on to its […]