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Van flips on its roof in Leigh-on-Sea, causing road closure

Part of The Fairway in Leigh-on-Sea was temporarily closed this morning due to an incident where a van overturned and…

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Serious collision on A13 near Ferry Lane – major delays in both directions

A serious collision on the A13 near the Ferry Lane area has led to major traffic delays in both directions,…

1 year ago

Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children

A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on…

1 year ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

1 year ago

Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling…

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Nearly 100 drivers caught speeding in two hours on major Essex road

In just two hours, nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding on major roads in Essex including the A12, highlighting ongoing…

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£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs

A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage,…

1 year ago

Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale

Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down…

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Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange

A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the…

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It’s time to talk, with free NHS talking therapies in Essex

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is urging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and take advantage of…

1 year ago

Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning…

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Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault

A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault…

1 year ago

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

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Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

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Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

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