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Southend family left homeless after DELIBERATE devastating house fire in Brightwell Avenue

A Southend family has been left without a home after a fierce fire tore through much of their property on…

7 months ago

easyJet re-opens base at Southend Airport, offering 20 routes and creating 1,200 jobs

easyJet has launched its tenth UK base at London Southend Airport, in a move that strengthens its presence in the…

7 months ago

Brawling fight erupts at Cliffs Pavilion during comedy show as hecklers spark chaos

A stand-up comedy show at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea descended into chaos on Saturday night when a heated brawl broke…

7 months ago

A call that saved a life: Southend RNLI volunteer crew rescue man from drowning near Leigh-on-Sea

A man was just minutes from drowning when Southend RNLI volunteers launched a heroic rescue mission in Benfleet Creek, to…

7 months ago

Filthy road signs? This man has been cleaning them up – for free!

Southend’s road signs have been getting a much-needed makeover, thanks to one dedicated man with a brush and a mission.…

7 months ago

Serial fraudster from Westcliff convicted again after scamming grieving family out of thousands

A notorious conman from Westcliff, Essex, has once again been convicted of fraud—this time for scamming a grieving family out…

7 months ago

WHSmith brand to disappear from the high street – what is the new brand ‘TG Jones’?

One of the most iconic names on the British high street is set to vanish after more than two centuries,…

7 months ago

Teenager arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with violent disorder in Southend – the 10th suspect to be taken into custody

A teenager has been arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with a violent disorder incident that shook Southend’s seafront last…

7 months ago

Car cruise controversy: Fines issued to dozens of car enthusiasts after reports of reckless driving

A total of 37 fines have been handed out following a car meet on Southend seafront last Saturday, as authorities…

7 months ago

Man and baby taken to hospital after car flips in crash on narrow Westcliff road

A man and a baby were rushed to hospital after a crash in Westcliff this morning, in which a car…

7 months ago

Jobs: Exciting summer roles available – drivers & event staff needed

If you're looking for a fun, energetic job this summer, Ellis Leisure has exciting opportunities available! The leading local events…

7 months ago

Smash burger craze hits Southend as new burger joint opens

Southend food lovers have a new hotspot to rave about, as SMASH – The Burger Joint has officially opened its…

7 months ago

Southend woman who helps homeless and vulnerable dogs wins special prize

A local hero who dedicates her time to helping vulnerable people and their beloved pets has won a well-deserved VIP…

7 months ago

Police crackdown at Southend car meet sparks debate over arrests and heavy-handed tactics

A heated debate has erupted following a major police operation at a car meet in Southend-on-Sea last weekend. The event,…

7 months ago

Police shut down Southend seafront after huge car meet prompts dispersal order

A large gathering of car enthusiasts in Southend led to the police enforcing a dispersal order on Saturday night (March…

7 months ago