Mum thanks generous stranger who paid for food in Sainsbury’s
A struggling mum has publicly thanked a kind-hearted stranger who stepped in to help when she and her partner couldn’t afford essential items for their […]
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easyJet flights return to Southend Airport, with more destinations to come
easyJet flights made a long-awaited return to London Southend Airport in May 2022, bringing back much-wanted connections to popular holiday hotspots. The airline has reintroduced […]
Police swarm Southend city centre after attack leaves pavement blood-stained
Multiple police units and paramedics rushed to Southend city centre this morning following a violent incident that left eyewitnesses shocked and concerned for the safety […]
New Southend United football stadium plan approved
A planning application for a brand new 21,000 seater stadium for Southend United Football Club has been approved by Southend Council. The hybrid application at […]
Major car cruise planned for Southend seafront
Police are preparing to patrol a car enthusiasts cruise event being held on Southend seafront on Saturday night. The event titled ‘The Official Southend Cruise […]
A127 completely blocked with multi-vehicle collision
The A127 was completely blocked London-bound following a three-vehicle collision, close to the junction with the M25. Police, paramedics and fire crews were all dispatched […]
Flood alerts issued for multiple riverside areas in South East Essex
A flood alert has been issued for the River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook due to the risk that minor flooding is likely over […]
Huge RAF plane makes “touch-and-go” landing at Southend Airport
A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster made a rare visit to Southend, with a touch-and-go landing at Southend Airport. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is […]
Shoebury residents wake to Christmas Eve vandalism spree
Residents in Shoebury woke on Christmas Eve to find their cars and properties vandalised, with thousands of pounds worth of damage caused by two men […]
Bags of rubbish strewn across street as residents call for better bin solutions
Residents of North Avenue in Southend woke up to a scene of chaos this morning after bags of rubbish were ripped open and strewn across […]
Paramedic urges drivers to park considerately after ambulance delayed
A paramedic issued a stark reminder to drivers about the importance of considerate parking after an ambulance crew was delayed while responding to a medical […]
Man dies after being stabbed in Westcliff – police launch murder investigation
A man has tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Westcliff in the early hours of this morning, with Essex Police launching a murder […]
Heartwarming act of kindness at Southend Hospital
A simple but thoughtful act of kindness brightened the day for ambulance crews at Southend Hospital when an unidentified woman approached them and handed out […]
Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up
Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked strong reactions from politicians and […]
Southend police seize 10,000 laughing gas canisters in crackdown
Southend Police seized more than 10,000 nitrous oxide canisters over the weekend, with an estimated street value exceeding £4,000. Officers also arrested a man on […]