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 (EEAST) has been extended, bringing […]
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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 slice of rural Essex history. […]
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 Council to take over the […]
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 rising into the air near […]
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 its hugely popular Inflatable Fun […]
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 to mark the grand opening […]
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 find it, you won’t forget […]
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 city residents – not businesses […]
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 causing her death. Emergency services […]
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 during a disturbing train journey […]
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 family members and renewed calls […]
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 city centre to march in […]
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 Lengthorn, who tragically lost her […]
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 footbridge” at Kent Elms Corner […]
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 – it also attracted animal […]