Dunelm plans to open new store in Southend city centre
Major retailer Dunelm has resurfaced plans to open a new store in Southend High Street. The retailer is planning once again to move into a […]
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Car bursts into flames in Tesco Extra car park
A Volkswagen car caught fire in the Tesco Extra supermarket car park in Southend today. Shocked shoppers watched the fire take hold of the car, […]
Magical motorised Christmas display returns with a heartwarming mission
This December, a dazzling and unique motorised Christmas display is lighting up a home in Southend, offering a magical experience for children and families. Complete […]
Tributes flood in after pedestrian killed in Hamlet Court Road collision
Flowers and written tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Westcliff, after a 52-year-old mum and 23-year-old daughter were both hit […]
Four injured people taken to hospital after police chase ends in crash in South Essex
Police were first alerted that offensive weapons had been seen at an address in Althorne at around 1:10pm on Tuesday 10 December. It had been […]
Major collision blocks busy Kent Elms A127 junction
Drivers were urged to avoid the Kent Elms junction on the A127 today, December 4, after a major collision required all emergency services to attend. […]
The Range set to open new superstore at Rayleigh Weir after Homebase closure
Rayleigh Weir Retail Park at Stadium Way is set for a retail shake-up as The Range prepares to take over the soon-to-close Homebase store. The […]
Westcliff beach loses Blue Flag status, due to water quality concerns
Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to “Good.” The decision comes after […]
Mercedes car trapped on Southend beach as tide comes in
A Mercedes with registration MA19 EYE was left stranded on Southend beach overnight, with the tide slowly claiming the vehicle before recovery teams could intervene. […]
Royal Navy and RAF monitor Russian spy ship near Southend as tensions rise
A Russian spy ship, believed to be gathering intelligence on undersea NATO infrastructure, was closely monitored as it passed near Southend along the English Channel. […]
Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids
Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading to the arrest of two […]
Thousands of visitors enjoy the Southend Halloween Parade
The atmosphere was electric on Southend seafront, with thousands of people lining the road for the illuminated Halloween Parade! Returning for its fourth year, the […]
Man jailed for brutal knife attack on elderly victim in Westcliff robbery
A violent drug addict who carried out a savage attack on an elderly man during a robbery has been jailed following a relentless police investigation. […]
easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage
An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport fire engines dispatched to meet […]
Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved
Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack of parking spaces. The approved […]