Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond
Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats. Thick smoke was seen billowing […]
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids
A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes hidden inside local shops – […]
Lonely peacock called Kevin wanders house-to-house in search of love
Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon – has been leading his […]
Infinity Showbar in Southend closes after five years of drag, glitter and good times
A much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in Southend has shut its doors after five colourful years. Infinity Showbar & Lounge, based on Alexandra Street in the heart […]
Car overturns in Westcliff, following a number of vehicle rollovers in Southend in recent weeks
A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend in just a matter of […]
Popeyes fried chicken to open new Southend High Street restaurant, next to KFC & Taco Bell
The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new restaurant set to open just […]
Two crashes on same road in Southend city centre take out lights and block road
Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking out street lights and leaving […]
Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am
A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in the early hours of the […]
“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator
A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s barely fit for purpose — […]
Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash
The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious safety concerns. Built in 1910, […]
Car flips upside down in crash outside Southend Hospital A&E
In an unusual incident, a car crashed and flipped upside down right outside the entrance to Southend Hospital’s A&E department. The vehicle, believed to have […]
Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade
Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near Westcliff. The unsettling interaction happened […]
Southend Airport launches new route to Newquay, Cornwall with Eastern Airways
A brand-new flight route connecting the East of England to the Cornish coast has officially taken off, as London Southend Airport celebrated the inaugural Eastern […]
Pet cat tragically crushed by car in Southend, leaving family heartbroken
A Southend family has been left devastated after their beloved cat was run over and fatally injured on a quiet residential road. The incident happened […]
Car driven at high speed the wrong way down Victoria Avenue, in dramatic police pursuit
A dramatic police chase was witnessed on Victoria Avenue in Southend late this morning, as a car was driven at speed against oncoming traffic in […]