False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab
Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]
Month: February 2026
Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes
Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell
Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry tragically died on 23 January […]
Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]
Magic Mike-style show coming to Southend with dinner included
A Magic Mike-inspired live show is heading to Southend, with the ‘24K Magic Men‘ set to perform on Saturday 28th March. Billed as “a Magic […]
Demand for tickets goes into overdrive as Southend festival unveils huge Phase 2 lineup
Demand for tickets to the Lazydays Festival in Southend this summer has gone “into overdrive” following a major expansion of its 2026 lineup, with organisers […]
Another national brand set to leave Southend High Street with Claire’s closure
Claire’s Accessories, the jewellery and fashion accessories retailer, is set to close its Southend branch, marking another big-brand exit from the city’s High Street and […]