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Month: April 2025

Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed

Tuesday, 29 April, 2025 News Editor 0

An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was ‘mistakenly’ installed opposite the entrance to Southend […]

Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music

Monday, 28 April, 2025 News Reporter 0

A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered to stop by the council. […]

Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine

Monday, 28 April, 2025 News Reporter 0

Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their continued support throughout the ongoing […]

Off-duty police officer recognised for trying to save man hit by train in Prittlewell

Sunday, 27 April, 2025 News Reporter 0

An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer who risked his life to save an injured man on the tracks at Prittlewell Station has been honoured with a […]

Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Saturday, 26 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of five in Southchurch Park late […]

Fears grow over Rochford “turning into a city” as 350-home green belt plan sparks fury

Saturday, 26 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Plans to build 350 new homes on green belt land in Hawkwell have sparked a wave of concerns from local residents and councillors, with many […]

Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests

Friday, 25 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday, 19 April – a date […]

Southend Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday

Thursday, 24 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning their attention to making the […]

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Shoebury flat blaze & Westcliff car fire are linked

Wednesday, 23 April, 2025 News Editor 0

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires, that are believed to be linked, broke out within half an hour […]

Police step in to delay Gaza protest through Southend’s Jewish neighbourhood

Friday, 18 April, 2025 News Editor 1

A Palestine solidarity march planned for Saturday 19 April in Southend-on-Sea has had its start time pushed back by Essex Police, over concerns for public […]

Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon

Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind a spate of vehicle thefts […]

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of youths in Queens Road. The […]

Southend Halloween Parade will return for its biggest, brightest and spookiest event yet

Tuesday, 15 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year with more lights, music and […]

Residents report “awful stench” across Canvey & Benfleet after chemical leak

Tuesday, 15 April, 2025 News Editor 0

A strong and sickening smell that spread across parts of Canvey Island and Benfleet has been traced, after multiple evacuations and travel disruptions raised fears […]

Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event

Monday, 14 April, 2025 News Editor 0

A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely popular spooky parade will fill […]

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