Revealed: 550 new homes could be built on Rayleigh farmland
A major new housing development is being proposed on farmland in Rayleigh, with local residents warning the local area could be pushed beyond breaking point. […]
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Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest
The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later this month, condemning what he […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Explosive threat still looms in Thames Estuary as SS Montgomery project suffers setback
Plans to remove the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery — the WWII shipwreck packed with tonnes of explosives — have once again been delayed, […]
Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine
Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their continued support throughout the ongoing […]
‘New town’ proposal could see 10,000 new homes built between Southend and Rochford
A major new housing development that could see 10,000 homes built between Southend-on-Sea and Rochford is being explored by local councils, following a formal expression […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
Southend MPs respond to concerns over gynaecologist doctor’s past misconduct
Southend’s two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alba, have spoken out following growing public concern over Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a consultant at Southend Hospital, after […]
Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution
A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans to transfer more powers from […]
Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing
The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create a new road link between […]
Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers
Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) […]
Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up
Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked strong reactions from politicians and […]