Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

1 year ago

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning…

Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault

1 year ago

A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault…

Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

1 year ago

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel

1 year ago

Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into…

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

1 year ago

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing

1 year ago

The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create…

Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh

1 year ago

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police…

Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer

1 year ago

A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle…

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

1 year ago

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

1 year ago

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…