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Missing - Patsy Suddell

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Police plead for help to find 'vulnerable' missing 34-year-old woman from Southend

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Wednesday September 18 2024

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Wednesday September 18 2024

National Lottery

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Tonight’s £5.2m National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?

Works along B1013 Cherry Orchard Way, in Rochford

Works along B1013 Cherry Orchard Way, in Rochford

Busy south Essex road near business parks to be closed overnight for works

Arrests - The road policing team made three arrests in Billericay

Arrests - The road policing team made three arrests in Billericay

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Three men arrested within 45 minutes of reports of burglary in south Essex

Incident - Patrols in Southend after machete fight

Incident - Patrols in Southend after machete fight

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Three men released on bail after terrifying machete attack in Southend

Cordon - Assault in Westcliff

Cordon - Assault in Westcliff

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Police appeal after man suffers serious head injury during assault in Westcliff

Investigation - Pictures show a burnt out shell of a BMW

Investigation - Pictures show a burnt out shell of a BMW

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Photos show burnt out BMW and forensics on scene of arson attack in Southend

News

Live Blog: Lampard Inquiry Day Six - Family Statements

Live Blog: Lampard Inquiry Day Six - Family Statements

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Live Blog: Lampard Inquiry Day Six - Family Statements

Closed - Canvey Post Office is closing short-term for a refurbishment

Closed - Canvey Post Office is closing short-term for a refurbishment

Canvey Post Office set to be closed for refurb - here's when

Crash - A scene from the crash site last night

Crash - A scene from the crash site last night

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Biker left with 'potentially life-changing' injuries after serious south Essex crash

Pictured - Air ambulance in Southchurch Park, Southend

Pictured - Air ambulance in Southchurch Park, Southend

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Air ambulance spotted flying over Southend before landing in popular park

Video - A video shows the moment firefighters tackled the blaze

Video - A video shows the moment firefighters tackled the blaze

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Video shows firefighters tackling huge flames as car 'explodes' in Southend

Appeal - Crash involving a car and a motorbike

Appeal - Crash involving a car and a motorbike

Police appeal after motorcyclist left injured following crash with car in Southend

Crash - Two were taken to hospital following the crash

Crash - Two were taken to hospital following the crash

Two rushed to hospital after serious crash closes major south Essex road

Fire - Firefighters tackled a blaze in Grainger Road

Fire - Firefighters tackled a blaze in Grainger Road

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Firefighters respond to 'explosion' after car set on fire deliberately in Southend

Investigation - Car fire in Southend

Investigation - Car fire in Southend

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Police launch investigation after car 'deliberately' set on fire in Southend

Crash - Delays on the A127

Crash - Delays on the A127

Motorists face delays on A127 in south Essex due to recovery work after crash

Reopened - Sadlers Farm in south Essex

Reopened - Sadlers Farm in south Essex

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Major south Essex roundabout 'all clear' following serious crash last night

Cordon - The cordon closing off the exit to Park Street onto London Road

Cordon - The cordon closing off the exit to Park Street onto London Road

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Photo shows police cordon set up near Westcliff Park Tavern pub

Plans - New restaurant could be included in re-opening proposal

Plans - New restaurant could be included in re-opening proposal

Planning and development

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New 50-seat restaurant included in plan to reopen Southend's marine activities centre

'Good' - Twizzle Tops Day Nursery, in Southend

'Good' - Twizzle Tops Day Nursery, in Southend

'We're over the moon' - Southend nursery celebrates first Ofsted rating after opening

IMLT officers - Arrested two people in a joint raid with Essex police

IMLT officers - Arrested two people in a joint raid with Essex police

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'Loan sharks' arrested and cash seized during police raid south Essex at property

Issues - Recent pictures of Southchurch Park East pond

Issues - Recent pictures of Southchurch Park East pond

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'It's awful' - Southend residents demand action after dead eels spotted in pond

New home - Billericay Post Office

New home - Billericay Post Office

Planning and development

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Former jewellers to be transformed into new Post Office in south Essex High Street

CGI - Plans for Marine Activity Centre

CGI - Plans for Marine Activity Centre

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Major plans unveiled to re-open Southend seafront's former marine activities centre

Sold - Tamarix Nursery in Thundersley

Sold - Tamarix Nursery in Thundersley

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Owner of garden centre off A127 thanks customers as he retires and sells business

Open - The White Horse pub

Open - The White Horse pub

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'Business as usual' - south Essex pub to stay open despite being listed on the market

Concern - Complaints have been made over noise in Southend

Concern - Complaints have been made over noise in Southend

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Late-night Loud music frustrates neighbours after summer festivals at Southend park

Zayn Malik will be touring the UK and US with its first ever solo tour Stairways to the Sky

Zayn Malik will be touring the UK and US with its first ever solo tour Stairways to the Sky

Former One Direction star Zayn Malik announces 2024 UK tour – full list of dates

They will likely be closed in the coming months and repurposed or reopened as a pub under different management.

They will likely be closed in the coming months and repurposed or reopened as a pub under different management.

14 Wetherspoons pubs that could close in just months - check if yours is at risk

All Creatures Great and Small returns for a fifth series on Channel 5

All Creatures Great and Small returns for a fifth series on Channel 5

All to know on All Creatures Great and Small series 5 including full cast list

Sport

Late winner - Nick Haughton celebrates his late goal

Southend United FC

Delfouneso 'proud' to lead AFC Fylde to win against the Shrimpers

Going close - Macauley Bonne nearly netted for Southend United at AFC Fylde on Tuesday night

Going close - Macauley Bonne nearly netted for Southend United at AFC Fylde on Tuesday night

Southend United FC

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Bonne getting his love of football back with Shrimpers

On target - Gus Scott-Morriss scored again for Southend United against AFC Fylde

On target - Gus Scott-Morriss scored again for Southend United against AFC Fylde

Southend United FC

Why Shrimpers star Scott-Morriss was limping against AFC Fylde

Fined - Essex Cricket Club

Fined - Essex Cricket Club

Essex fined for failure to address ‘systemic’ racist language and conduct

Mixed night - for our local sides

Mixed night - for our local sides

A look at Tuesday night's non-league action

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National Sport

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne went off injured at half-time (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne went off injured at half-time (Martin Rickett/PA)

Kevin De Bruyne a doubt to face Arsenal after frustrating night for Man City

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou (Mike Egerton/PA)

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou says ‘spirit and character’ got Tottenham past Coventry

Ange Postecoglou (left) shakes hands with matchwinner Brennan Johnson (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou (left) shakes hands with matchwinner Brennan Johnson (Mike Egerton/PA)

Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson strike at death as Spurs avoid Coventry upset

Manchester City’s Rodri and Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan (right) battle for the ball (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City’s Rodri and Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan (right) battle for the ball (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City held to goalless draw by Inter Milan in Champions League opener

Carlos Baleba celebrates after scoring the opening goal (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Carlos Baleba celebrates after scoring the opening goal (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Spectacular Carlos Baleba effort helps Brighton past Wolves in Carabao Cup

Coco Gauff has split with her coach Brad Gilbert (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Coco Gauff has split with her coach Brad Gilbert (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Coco Gauff splits from coach Brad Gilbert after failing to defend US Open title

Anthony Joshua is ready for his weekend dust up with Daniel Dubois at Wembley (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua is ready for his weekend dust up with Daniel Dubois at Wembley (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Anthony Joshua vows to show ‘gladiatorial spirit’ against Daniel Dubois

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Blues

Late winner - Nick Haughton celebrates his late goal

Late winner - Nick Haughton celebrates his late goal

Southend United FC

Delfouneso 'proud' to lead AFC Fylde to win against the Shrimpers

Going close - Macauley Bonne nearly netted for Southend United at AFC Fylde on Tuesday night

Going close - Macauley Bonne nearly netted for Southend United at AFC Fylde on Tuesday night

Southend United FC

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Bonne getting his love of football back with Shrimpers

On target - Gus Scott-Morriss scored again for Southend United against AFC Fylde

On target - Gus Scott-Morriss scored again for Southend United against AFC Fylde

Southend United FC

Why Shrimpers star Scott-Morriss was limping against AFC Fylde

National News

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

UN chief calls on nations to approve plan to tackle global challenges

House Speaker Mike Johnson (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

House rejects temporary funding bill for US government

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, centre, oversees a launch (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, centre, oversees a launch (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests, says North Korean state media

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Long Island on Wednesday (Alex Brandon/AP)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Long Island on Wednesday (Alex Brandon/AP)

Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute leadership conference in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute leadership conference in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

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Harris hits out at Trump’s promise of mass deportations

What the papers say – September 19 (PA)

What the papers say – September 19 (PA)

What the papers say – September 19

A still from the new John Lewis ad, the first in a three-part campaign (John Lewis/PA)

A still from the new John Lewis ad, the first in a three-part campaign (John Lewis/PA)

John Lewis releases early hint of Christmas ad with new campaign

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