Southend-on-Sea3 days agoMan arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-runEssex Police says a pedestrian remains in a critical condition in hospital.3 days ago4 days agoCouncils spend more than £2m on pothole compensationCouncils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.4 days ago5 days agoFears stroke victim will lose Cambodia hospital bedMichael Blake is partially-paralysed and is unable to talk, according to his son.5 days ago6 days agoPassengers asked to leave plane that was too heavyEasyJet says five customers who volunteered to leave the aircraft are being offered compensation.6 days ago8 days agoMurdered MP nominated for highest US civilian honourThe White House is considering a bid for the late MP to receive America's highest civilian honour.8 days ago8 days agoFriends embark on mission to help Ukraine's animalsTobias Sullivan, Rhys Edwards, Jordan Bailey and Jake Trask plan to drive vet supplies to Kharkiv.8 days ago14 Apr 2026Seven marathons teen aims to inspire youngstersBilly Nunn raises money for a charity and says youth services have helped him and millions of others.14 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Petition says WW2 salvaged masts should stay localAn MP calls for the masts, visible from Kent and Essex, to remain local after they are salvaged.10 Apr 20269 Apr 2026Motorbike event attended by 20,000 ridersThousands of riders travelled to Southend-on-Sea for the annual motorcycle meet-up.9 Apr 2026...