Major fire destroys industrial units in Basildon
A business industrial unit has been completely destroyed in Basildon, after it was on fire for nearly a week. Warehouses that contained waste material for […]
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SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights
Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement from the High Street. SALVO […]
Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish
Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park, after “breaking through” a locked gate and pitching up several caravans. Police were called to Oakwood […]
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. The fast food pizza chain […]
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 damaged police car, which had […]
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 dispatched to the scene of […]
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 junction. The driver of a […]
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 road remained closed for much […]
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 new facial recognition police vans […]
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 Tree Island this summer. 12 […]
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 new routes. The announcement of […]
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 City Council began a process […]
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 a fake event that was […]
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 throughout the morning, flooding areas […]
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 emergency services were sent to […]