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Pro-Palestine protestors line streets of Southend despite organisers saying police route is 'unsafe'
A route was set up by police for the protestors to use
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Palace Theatre in Westcliff evacuated after fire breaks out in neighbouring property
Two people suffered burns and were taken to hospital
Essex to get 14 hours of heavy rain as Met Office issues weather warning
It could bring some flooding in wetter areas
Multiple c2c services delayed due to trespassers on the track
Eight c2c services have so far been delayed as a result of trespassers on the track between Barking and Upminster.
Fishing boat rescues kite surfer stuck on Southend coastal defences
Coastguard officers in Southend have described the moment a passing fishing boat rescued a kite surfer who had become entangled near the boundary of an MOD site.
Garden centre reopens after Southend substation fire forces evacuation
A garden centre has reopened after a huge substation fire broke forced a full evacuation and saw plumes of black smoke fill the sky.
Sadness as 30-year-old south Essex golf course shuts ahead of 'unwanted' development
A golf course opened in 1992 has announced its permanent closure as plans to build 3,700 homes on the outskirts of Basildon progress.
Nature returns to Hadleigh Farm as 'transformative' project nears completion
The scheme is transforming 240 hectares of the 360-hectare estate into a haven for wildlife.
Father and son from south Essex win UK competition with classic BMW car
Paul and Ethan Foster secured victory at the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK at the NEC, Birmingham.
Free bulky waste disposal service to be approved by Southend council
Transition to a free bulky waste removal service is headed for approval by Southend council, all in a bid to crack down on fly-tipping in the city.
Hundreds of objections handed in over 350 homes plan for south Essex green belt
Campaigners have handed hundreds of letters of objection to Rochford Council on the final day of a public consultation over proposals for 350 new homes
Ryan Reynolds offers heartfelt tribute to mum of south Essex's Aiden Waller
The mum of an inspiring Benfleet teenager whose ashes were scattered on the pitch at Wrexham FC has thanked Ryan Reynolds after a heartfelt tribute from the star.
Suspended Essex Police officers paid more than £5million to stay at home
Suspended Essex Police officers have been paid more than £5 million to stay at home since 2020.
Council leader describes 'lawless' Basildon town centre as he slams police
The leader of Basildon Council has slammed Essex Police for failing to attend a pre-planned action day designed to crack down on town centre e-scooter riders.
Farmer helps tackle fire which spread across fields in Essex village
A farmer worked with firefighters to tackle a field fire at Great Maplestead.
Council says painting over road markings is 'not allowed' and can 'pose hazards'
In Colchester a number of mini-roundabouts and zebra crossings had St George's crosses painted on in the past couple of days
Southend garden centre loved by Stacey Solomon closed 'until further notice' after nearby fire
Two electrical substation buildings nearby were destroyed