Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures
Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly manage and maintain its wastewater […]
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c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company
Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the government takes control of the […]
Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park
A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe Park – half of which […]
Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend
A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an 11-storey tower block in Eastwood […]
Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault
A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at Westcliff. Emergency services were called […]
GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures
Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for many local gamers and shoppers. […]
Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for
A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long fraud that included falsified records, […]
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 – replacing it with a flat […]
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 in Finland, the “enchanting gateway […]
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 hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]
Community raises over £30k 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 another critically injured. On Saturday […]
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 a group of children. Emergency […]
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 in Southend. Carly Hicks, 37, […]
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 than three years after it […]
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 minibus for two and a […]