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Third Domino’s pizza store to open in Southend

A new Domino's pizza store is opening in Southend-on-Sea, making it the third branch of the takeaway in the city.…

1 year ago

Police car severely damaged in late night crash

A police response car crashed in Southend City centre last night. People leaving Southend Victoria train station saw the heavily…

1 year ago

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm

Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were…

1 year ago

Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision

A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights…

1 year ago

A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert

The A13 was closed Londonbound today between the Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane interchange, following a serious RTC. The…

1 year ago

Essex Police introduce Live Facial Recognition cameras in Southend

Essex Police has acquired these live facial recognition vans and is now deploying them around the county. Two of the…

1 year ago

Volunteers collect 200 laughing gas canisters from Two Tree Island

A team of litter picking volunteers have so far collected TWO HUNDRED industrial-size laughing gas (nitrous oxide) canisters from Two…

1 year ago

easyJet further expands flight options from Southend Airport

easyJet have announced additional flights from their new base opening at the airport next year, as well as three brand…

1 year ago

New average speed cameras could be coming to Southend

New average speed cameras could be installed on a busy dual carriageway in Southend, after residents petitioned the council. Southend…

1 year ago

Warning issued after people buy tickets for fake inflatables event

An event was being advertised in Southend called 'The Big Jump', with tickets being sold online - but it was…

1 year ago

Burst water main closes busy road in Southchurch

Hamstel Road in Southend was closed today due to a burst water main. Water was flowing from the burst pipe…

1 year ago

Lorry tips over on the A127 Tesco roundabout in Southend

A HGV tipped over at the Tesco roundabout in Southend on the A127, spilling its load onto the road. All…

1 year ago

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