southend news

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…

1 year ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

1 year ago

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early…

1 year ago

Community raises money in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and…

1 year ago

Major emergency response with two air ambulances as tree “falls onto children” in Chalkwell Park

A major emergency response is underway in Chalkwell Park this afternoon after part of a large tree reportedly collapsed onto…

1 year ago

Funeral announced for mum-of-two Carly Hicks who tragically died in Shoebury collision

A community continues to mourn the tragic death of a much-loved mother-of-two in a late-night collision on Royal Artillery Way…

1 year ago

Skylark Hotel in Essex housing asylum seekers as national debate intensifies

The Skylark Hotel in Southend remains closed to the public and in use as accommodation for people seeking asylum, more…

1 year ago

Autistic boy left alone for 2.5 hours on school minibus outside driver’s home

A Southend mum has spoken of her panic after her young autistic son was left alone on a school transport…

1 year ago

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by…

1 year ago

c2c warns train passengers to avoid using contactless cards as overcharge issue continues

Train passengers travelling between Essex and London have been warned to avoid using contactless payments and go back to using…

1 year ago

Aggressive beggar jailed AGAIN after harassing children and disabled people in Southend

A notorious street beggar who repeatedly harassed vulnerable people in Southend city centre has been jailed again for six months…

1 year ago

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with…

1 year ago

Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train

A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man…

1 year ago

Woman four times over drink-drive limit crashed Kia under Range Rover in Southend crash

A woman from Southend was more than four times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her Kia Picanto into…

1 year ago

Major emergency in Southend city centre as person spotted on car park ledge

An emergency operation unfolded in Southend city centre this morning after a person was seen “sitting on a ledge” at…

1 year ago