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Emergency response after major water main bursts in Shoebury

A major water main burst overnight in Shoebury, causing a significant flood. The roundabout at The Angel Inn was impassable.…

1 year ago

Community treasure hunt after Royal Mail delivers parcel to a random patch of grass

A man in Great Wakering was forced to go on a treasure hunt to find their parcel today, after it…

1 year ago

Huge search operation to find missing man on Southend seafront

A coastguard helicopter was used to search a large area of Southend seafront on Wednesday night. There was a large…

1 year ago

Water main bursts in Thorpe Bay, flooding the road and some homes

If you have noticed low water pressure in Shoebury and Thorpe Bay this morning, it is due to a water…

1 year ago

Mass failure of traffic lights in Southend city centre

Multiple sets of traffic lights stopped working in Southend-on-Sea city centre on Monday evening. We began receiving reports of traffic…

1 year ago

Stolen car driven into skatepark to do ‘doughnuts’

A stolen car was joy ridden into a skatepark last night, with the suspects leaving the car dumped in the…

1 year ago

Speed camera cut down and stolen in Essex

A speed camera in Essex appears to have been cut down overnight in a targeted act. The camera, which had…

1 year ago

Warning issued for people planning to walk out to Mulberry Harbour

The Mulberry Harbour, also known as the Phoenix Caisson, lays on the seabed off of Thorpe Bay where it has…

1 year ago

“Huge cuts” to Southend’s grass cutting team

Residents have been noticing that areas of grass around Southend-on-Sea haven’t been cut this year and are becoming very overgrown.…

1 year ago

Man attacked in Southend High Street with a chair

A shocking video sent to us shows a person being attacked in broad daylight in Southend High Street. A topless…

1 year ago

30 extra flights at Southend Airport for the UEFA Champions League final

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans…

1 year ago

Revolution bar in Southend to close down

It’s been announced that the Revolution bar in Southend is closing down, after 7 years as part of Southend's nightlife…

1 year ago

Woman with cystic fibrosis runs 36 marathons in 36 days

Doctors told this woman she would not live past 16 years old, because of her cystic fibrosis. Now aged 32,…

1 year ago

Baby ducklings rescued in Southchurch Park

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and wildlife protection, a group of baby ducklings were saved from imminent danger…

1 year ago

Another coffee shop chain comes to Southend High Street

A new coffee shop chain is planning to open in Southend High Street, taking over the former Post Office unit.…

1 year ago