Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

1 year ago

Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading…

Thousands of visitors enjoy the Southend Halloween Parade

1 year ago

The atmosphere was electric on Southend seafront, with thousands of people lining the road for the illuminated Halloween Parade! Returning…

Man jailed for brutal knife attack on elderly victim in Westcliff robbery

1 year ago

A violent drug addict who carried out a savage attack on an elderly man during a robbery has been jailed…

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

1 year ago

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem…

easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

1 year ago

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport…

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

1 year ago

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes near Shoebury seafront

1 year ago

Tributes are being paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died, after the boat he was in capsized in Shoebury.…

Multi-agency emergency response to major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront

1 year ago

Multiple emergency services were displayed to a major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront, near to Uncle Toms Cabin. Reports came…

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

1 year ago

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over…

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

1 year ago

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A…