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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

Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend

A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend's nightlife scene. Tucked away…

2 years ago

Search and rescue operation after two people seen in the water on Southend seafront

A search and rescue operation took place on Southend seafront after reports surfaced that two people jumped into the water…

2 years ago

Busy Kent Elms A127 junction blocked by collision

A collision involving an Amazon Prime heavy goods vehicle and a Smart car has brought traffic to a standstill at…

2 years ago

‘Huge explosion’ wakes residents across Southend

Residents across Southend had a shock last night by the sound of a “huge explosion” which some describe as sounding…

3 years ago

Postal workers in Southend strike over pay dispute, causing major disruption

Royal Mail services across Southend-on-Sea have been severely disrupted today as Royal Mail workers staged a strike in an ongoing…

3 years ago

Why does Watery Lane in Hullbridge always flood?

The key road route between Battlesbridge and Hullbridge in Essex often floods, making it impassable for most vehicles. When Watery…

4 years ago

Mum thanks generous stranger who paid for food in Sainsbury’s

A struggling mum has publicly thanked a kind-hearted stranger who stepped in to help when she and her partner couldn’t…

4 years ago

easyJet flights return to Southend Airport, with more destinations to come

easyJet flights made a long-awaited return to London Southend Airport in May 2022, bringing back much-wanted connections to popular holiday…

4 years ago

A127 completely blocked with multi-vehicle collision

The A127 was completely blocked London-bound following a three-vehicle collision, close to the junction with the M25. Police, paramedics and…

5 years ago

Shoebury residents wake to Christmas Eve vandalism spree

Residents in Shoebury woke on Christmas Eve to find their cars and properties vandalised, with thousands of pounds worth of…

6 years ago