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Southend council 'names and shames' 12 most 'derelict' sites in the city
It targets deteriorating buildings
Person hospitalised with multiple injuries after being hit by car in south Essex
A woman is in hospital after sustaining multiple injuries in a serious crash where a pedestrian was hit by a car on Canvey this morning.
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RECAP: Students protest through High Street over Southend campus closure
Students and union members are protesting in Southend High Street today after the University of Essex announced its city centre campus will close next year
East of England Ambulance Service moves to highest alert as pressures rise
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has escalated to REAP Level 4 – its highest alert level.
TV star Hank finds his forever home after three years at Basildon Dogs Trust
Hank, an Anatolian Shepherd, spent more than 1,200 days in the care of Dogs Trust Basildon.
Pedestrian suffers multiple injuries after being hit by car in south Essex
A woman has sustained multiple injuries including to her head after a serious crash where a pedestrian was hit by a car in Canvey this morning.
Inquest jury rules south Essex nan died after contracting infection from hot tub
A grandmother died after contracting legionella from a hot tub at a holiday cottage rented to celebrate her 70th birthday, an inquest jury has ruled
'Respected' Essex GP 'begged' patient to accept £5k bribe, now banned from medicine
A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) was held last week to determine if Dr Mukhtar Hussain, a GP who practised in the Chelmsford area, is fit to practice medicine.
Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are
See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.
Police arrest man after attack with injury in Basildon town centre
A man has been arrested in connection with an assault that took place in Basildon town centre on Tuesday, as police appeal for more information
Woman tragically died at scene of A127 incident at Rayleigh Weir
Essex Police have confirmed a 73-year-old woman died on the A127 near Rayleigh Weir yesterday following reports of concerns for a woman's welfare.
Banned driver crashed car into golf club after taking it for 200-yard test drive
Richard Cudmore, 26, had his licence revoked last year after he admitted a drink drive offence but got crashed his friend's dad's car in April.
Police launch urgent appeal after 75-year-old man goes missing in south Essex
An appeal for information has been launched regarding a 75-year-old man missing in south Essex.
Green energy producer revealed as awards headline sponsor
ScottishPower Renewables has been announced as the headline sponsor for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.
Drivers face patches of congestion and delays on major Southend road
Drivers on the A127 Southend Arterial Road are facing patches of congestion and delays this morning.
Works to begin as part of £100,000 Basildon pond improvement project
Works are set to begin as part of a £100,000 project to improve the safety and quality of a pond at a Basildon park.
NHS boss warns 'you must wear a mask' again due to 'tidal wave' of common illness
The NHS has urged those with flu or cold-like symptoms to wear facemasks in public as the UK grapples with a "tidal wave" of cases.
Library looks set to relocate services as Southend building 'beyond repair'
SOUTHEND Council is looking to relocate one of the city’s six libraries due to the building being “beyond repair,” dispelling rumours of the library’s closure
Last call to donate to Christmas toy drive for Southend families in need
The window to donate to Southend Council's twelfth annual Toy Drive is closing this week as the they issue a plea for final gifts for those in need.