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 near Southend Airport, The Lounge […]
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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 from the Pier. A coastguard […]
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 the busy Kent Elms junction […]
‘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 like a “bomb had gone […]
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 dispute over pay. The main […]
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 Lane is flooded and impassable, […]
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 afford essential items for their […]
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 hotspots. The airline has reintroduced […]
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 fire crews were all dispatched […]
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 damage caused by two men […]
Bags of rubbish strewn across street as residents call for better bin solutions
Residents of North Avenue in Southend woke up to a scene of chaos this morning after bags of rubbish were ripped open and strewn across […]
Paramedic urges drivers to park considerately after ambulance delayed
A paramedic issued a stark reminder to drivers about the importance of considerate parking after an ambulance crew was delayed while responding to a medical […]
Man dies after being stabbed in Westcliff – police launch murder investigation
A man has tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Westcliff in the early hours of this morning, with Essex Police launching a murder […]
Heartwarming act of kindness at Southend Hospital
A simple but thoughtful act of kindness brightened the day for ambulance crews at Southend Hospital when an unidentified woman approached them and handed out […]
Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up
Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked strong reactions from politicians and […]