How to organise a VE Day street party in Southend as 80th anniversary celebrations take shape

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Southend residents are being encouraged to start planning celebrations for the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, with…

Man jailed after threatening to throw faeces and urine over a traffic warden and handling stolen goods

1 year ago

A man who threatened to douse a traffic warden with faeces and urine before being linked to a stolen vehicle…

Police uncover huge cannabis farm in the centre of Southend City, during early morning raid

1 year ago

Police officers acting on reports of suspicious activity have uncovered a substantial cannabis farm during a carefully planned strike in…

Sharp rise in STI cases in Southend – how you can get tested

1 year ago

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential…

“There’s no deterrent”. Fire vehicle stolen & stripped of engine in just four hours

1 year ago

A fire safety vehicle was stolen from a Southend industrial estate and had its engine completely ripped out in a…

Man driving Micra slashes car tyre after parking row in Westcliff

1 year ago

Police are appealing for witnesses after a parking dispute in Southend escalated into an act of criminal damage. Officers are…

“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect

1 year ago

A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair…

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

1 year ago

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh

1 year ago

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public…

How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife

1 year ago

Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that's part peaceful rural retreat,…