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BBC News
8 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Fire on fourth floor of Beaver Tower of Southend
Fire crews were called to a 12-storey block of flats after a tumble dryer caused an early-hours blaze in the fourth crews were sent to Beaver Tower, in the Eastwood area of Southend-on-Sea, at 03:45 BST.A working smoke alarm ensured nobody was hurt, but people have been urged not to not tumble dryers overnight or when Fire and Rescue Service's station manager Steve Osborn said: "A tumble dryer had caught fire in an internal balcony and spread to the lounge." The fire was dealt with by 04:30 and has been recorded as Osborn continued: "Fortunately the smoke alarm alerted occupants and they were able to get out and call 999."The incident highlights the importance of having a working smoke alarm to give you and your family an early warning if there is a fire in your home."Thermal imaging cameras were used to ensure the blaze had not Osborn added the flat had been "left uninhabitable"."It's important to make sure you take extra care when using tumble dryers," he said."Don't use them at night or while unattended, clean the filters after every use and remove items immediately after the cycle has finished." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Penguins waddle into Southend-on-Sea for sculpture trail
A trail made up of penguin sculptures has been set up on the arrived in Southend-on-Sea on Friday as part of Waddle-on-Sea to raise money for Havens Hospices. About 100 figures of super-sized and baby penguins have been dotted around the city and neighbouring Leigh-on-Sea until 3 September."The aim is to bring some joy and colour to Southend and ultimately raise money for local hospice care," said Amy Dearing, director of fundraising and marketing at the charity. As part of the trail, 31 super-sized and 72 baby penguin sculptures were mounted on to event is in collaboration with the Wild in Art organisation, and people can buy maps or download an app to take part in the Hospices provides specialist care and support to people of all ages who are living with incurable conditions and their families. Ms Dearing added: "It is the third art trail between Havens Hospices and Wild in Art."We have very high hopes that we can raise as much money as possible for families that rely on our support. Local businesses sponsored the large penguins, and they were painted by artists. The baby penguins were adopted by local schools and community groups who decorated them ahead of the Dearing said: "It really is bringing the whole community together to support hospice care."We hope people will get behind Waddle-on-Sea, make a donation, enjoy the penguins and help us to secure the future of local hospice care."After the trail, some of the sculptures would be available to purchase at an auction in September. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Police given extra powers after fight on seafront
Police have been granted extra powers to break-up large groups after a seafront fight involving multiple people. Officers were called to the disorder in Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, on Friday evening, but no offences were reported. A dispersal order was put in place until 19:30 BST on Saturday, covering the city centre and area surrounding the pier. "These are busy parts of our district in the summer months and everyone is entitled to use these spaces in a respectful manner," said acting Insp Luke Gamman. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Essex Police
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Southend-on-Sea dispersal order issued by Essex Police
Police have been granted extra powers to break-up large groups after a seafront fight involving multiple were called to the disorder in Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, on Friday evening, but no offences were reported.A dispersal order was put in place until 19:30 BST on Saturday, covering the city centre and area surrounding the pier."These are busy parts of our district in the summer months and everyone is entitled to use these spaces in a respectful manner," said acting Insp Luke Gamman. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Southend councillors hold minute's silence for tree victim Leonna
Civic dignitaries held a minute's silence in memory of a seven-year-old girl killed by a collapsing Ruka, from Dagenham in east London, had been visiting Chalkwell Park in Southend-on-Sea with family on 28 other children were injured including Leonna's six-year-old cousin, who remains critically ill in at a full meeting of Southend-on-Sea City Council, Labour leader Daniel Cowan said it had been an "incredibly challenging" period. He paid tribute to emergency crews and members of the public who responded to the tragedy."I think all concerned showed the very best of our city in a time of great need and we should be proud of them," Cowan added. Hundreds of floral tributes and teddy bears have been laid in the park since the to 50 people tried to lift the 350-year-old tree when it trapped five children underneath it, including some from nearby Westcliff Cricket Courtenay, leader of the Conservative group, said it had been propped up by supports for decades."My and our group's deepest and heartfelt condolences go to Leona's family and friends for the tragic loss on what should have been a fun visit to the park," he told the meeting on councillor said he had been "moved by the bravery of bystanders, residents and members of the local cricket club who risked their own safety to lift branches".He added: "I'm grateful for the public and private reassurances I've received that the council will co-operate fully with Essex Police and the health and safety executive as they investigate exactly how this happened." The council had commissioned an independent agricultural inspection of the tree, the meeting tribute to Leonna, her family said she had "a heart full of love and a mind full of endless ideas"They added: "Leonna was more than just a child – she was a light in our lives and in the lives of everyone who had the joy of meeting her." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
