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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…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

9 months ago

Three new unitary councils proposed to simplify Greater Essex local government

Essex County Council has unveiled its preferred proposal for a major shake-up of local government in Greater Essex, proposing to…

9 months ago

Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount

A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

9 months ago