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 the early hours of the […]
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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 Westcliff. The unsettling interaction happened […]
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 Airport celebrated the inaugural Eastern […]
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 residential road. The incident happened […]
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 speed against oncoming traffic in […]
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 Monday afternoon, causing severe damage. […]
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 UK leisure travel market and […]
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 the West of Two Tree […]
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. Liam Wildish, better known online […]
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, as WH Smith’s store network […]
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 summer, bringing the total number […]
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 cracked down on dangerous driving […]
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 flipped onto its side on […]
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 company, known for its inflatable […]
Smash burger craze hits Southend as new burger joint opens
Southend food lovers have a new hotspot to rave about, as SMASH – The Burger Joint has officially opened its doors in the city. Specialising […]