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Power cuts and evacuations as TWO electrical substations catch fire on Sutton Road

A major fire broke out on Sutton Road in Rochford on Bank Holiday Monday, sending thick black smoke into the…

6 months ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on…

6 months ago

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

7 months ago

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

7 months ago

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

7 months ago

Huge flames tear through former Southend United Boots & Laces site for second time

A major fire has broken out at the former Boots and Laces Southend United training ground on Eastern Avenue, sending…

7 months ago

Highly aggressive Asian hornets are spreading into South East England, killing bees

Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in…

7 months ago

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

7 months ago

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a…

7 months ago

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

7 months ago

Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise…

7 months ago

Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64…

7 months ago

Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway - a charming miniature…

7 months ago

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

7 months ago

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

7 months ago