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Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

9 months ago

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

9 months ago

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been…

9 months ago

Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall

London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East…

9 months ago

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under…

9 months ago

Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront

Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…

10 months ago

Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend

Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as…

10 months ago

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout.…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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…

10 months ago

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…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago