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Fire tears through derelict Shoebury care home as police treat blaze as suspected arson

A fire ripped through a former care home in Shoebury on Saturday evening, sending thick smoke into the air as…

10 hours ago

Car bursts into flames TWICE on Westcliff street as firefighters battle blaze

A car caught fire twice on a quiet Westcliff street yesterday morning, forcing firefighters to return to the scene after…

7 months ago

Boy, 16, suffers broken teeth in attack by two men in Great Wakering

A teenage boy was attacked and left needing surgery after a violent assault in Great Wakering. The 16-year-old was set…

1 year ago

Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed

An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was 'mistakenly' installed…

1 year ago