Southend-on-Sea7 hrs ago'Dream come true' for music group's Broadway showThe once-in-a-lifetime performance was the dream of Southend West MP Sir David Amess, who was the charity's president before he was murdered in 2021.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoWhere can I watch the solar eclipse in eastern England?Watch parties, pinhole cameras, colanders - experts offer tips on Wednesday's celestial event.7 hrs ago2 days agoTwo charged after body of a child foundA man and woman in their 30s are both remanded in custody until a crown court appearance next month.2 days ago1 Aug 2026Staff wave tearful goodbye to university campusThe university says the closure is due to financial pressures, leading to 400 staff redundancies.1 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients sayFrom 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county. 31 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Watch: Reversing van rams police car in pursuitEssex Police says two officers were injured in the collision, but were able to continue the pursuit.29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026Plane lost control before Southend Airport crashInvestigators' inquiries into the deadly crash that killed four people are ongoing.29 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Driver filmed himself before hitting council staffTwo of the council workers on ride-on lawnmowers suffered serious injuries, police say.24 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Jail for man who carried out stabbing attackOliver Champion, from Westcliff, is sent down after leaving his victim with life-changing injuries.23 Jul 2026...
