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Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown

Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed…

2 years ago

Street fight captured on video as police step up patrols in Southend

This video was captured on Saturday in Southend City centre, showing a man attacking another man in broad daylight. The…

2 years ago

Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre

A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a…

2 years ago

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

2 years ago

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking…

2 years ago

Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre

Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising…

2 years ago

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

2 years ago

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

2 years ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A127 crash near Rayleigh Weir

A collision happened at around 8am this morning between a man riding a motorcycle and two other vehicles. Paramedics services…

2 years ago

The latest updates as Storm Isha hits Southend and the UK

Update 1 (22:20): Storm Isha has arrived in Southend, bringing strong winds. A “huge” oak tree has already been blown…

2 years ago

Tenny the Octopus rescued by good Samaritan

This is the remarkable story of ‘Tenny the Octopus’, who was found laying on a c2c railway track, having fallen…

2 years ago

New paw patrol begins at Thorpe Bay train station

Mimi the cat has become the newest member of staff at Thorpe Bay train station, bringing smiles to passengers every…

2 years ago

Greater Anglia railway lines suspended due to storm damage

Greater Anglia have issued a ‘DO NOT TRAVEL’ warning due to multiple overhead wire problems during Storm Henk. A weather…

2 years ago

Over 60 firefighters tackle major warehouse fire in Rochford

A major fire broke out in Stambridge, Rochford, at industrial units on Christmas Eve. At least 60 firefighters were dispatched…

2 years ago

Multiple emergency services rush to incident in Westcliff

Police, armed police, paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to a multi-agency incident in Crowstone Road, Westcliff, today. Police officers were…

2 years ago