New Greggs coming to Leigh Broadway despite “fierce” opposition from local residents
Plans for a new Greggs in the heart of Leigh Broadway were approved despite opposition from some local residents. The arrival of the bakery / […]
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Teenage girl critically injured after vehicle incident in Chalkwell Park, with arrests made
A teenage girl was left in a critical condition in hospital after suffering significant injuries during an incident involving a vehicle in Chalkwell Park. Essex […]
Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot
Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in Leigh-on-Sea that left another driver […]
Residents hit by ‘unbearable’ smell and fly invasion weeks after warehouse fire in Eastwood
Residents across Eastwood and Leigh-on-Sea say they are living in “horrendous” conditions as a huge fruit fly infestation continues to plague homes and gardens – […]
New rules confirmed for larger and shared wheelie bins in Southend
Southend-on-Sea residents can now apply for larger wheelie bins as part of the city’s new waste collection scheme. After months of anticipation, Southend City Council […]
LOOK INSIDE: New independent hardware store opens in Leigh-on-Sea
A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home improvement supplies. Leigh Hardware Store, […]
Everything you need to know about Southend’s 23A & 23B Leigh Link bus services
A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting out the need to change […]
Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested
Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a collision in Leigh-on-Sea on Saturday […]
Parking wars: why putting cones or bins outside your house to stop people parking is illegal
Parking tensions are growing in towns and cities across the UK, with disputes increasingly spilling onto the street. In areas where on-street parking is scarce, […]
‘Local gem’ Brakan restaurant reopens in Leigh-on-Sea following success of sister venue
A “Mediterranean oasis” restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea has reopened its doors after a temporary closure – and it’s already winning 5-star praise for its refreshed decor, […]
Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge
Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by Network Rail to infrastructure specialists […]
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 […]
Long queues spark frustration at Leigh tip, with Southend tip now to have reduced capacity for works
Residents in Southend are voicing growing frustration over long queues and “traffic chaos” at Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), following a major site […]
Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation
Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with an ongoing arson investigation in […]