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  • Hundreds of classic cars join London to Southend rally

    THERE wasn’t a tinted window or 'pimped up' ride in sight as 220 of the world’s most beautiful and elegant cars made a welcome pit stop in Southend. The seafront was awash with many of the most stunning vehicles ever built as the 15th annual

  • Cyclist dies after tragic bike crash

    A CYCLIST from Grays tragically died after losing control of his bike while riding along a country lane in Waltham Abbey. Colin Edwards, 56, of Albert Close, Grays, was cycling down Daws Hill when he came off his bike near to the junction with Sewardstone

  • Batman fans swoop on Bas Vegas

    BATMANIA swooped into Bas Vegas on Saturday as fans of the Caped Crusader swarmed to catch a glimpse of the real life Batmobile. It is one of the most famous vehicles in the world so no wonder the arrival of the sleek black Batmobile outside

  • Rail line closures next month

    TRACK maintenance work will close the Southend Victora line between Wickford and Southend between 2am on Sunday August and 4am on August 11. Replacement buses will laid on.

  • Rayleigh Spur slip road closure warning

    DRIVERS heading out of Southend on the A127 will face lengthy diversions next weekend if they want to go on to the A130. The Rayleigh Spur slip-road linking the A127 to the A130 will close at 8pm on Friday to allow 72 hours of maintenance work