Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

6 months ago

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

6 months ago

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

6 months ago

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

Huge flames tear through former Southend United Boots & Laces site for second time

6 months ago

A major fire has broken out at the former Boots and Laces Southend United training ground on Eastern Avenue, sending…

Highly aggressive Asian hornets are spreading into South East England, killing bees

6 months ago

Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in…

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

6 months ago

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

6 months ago

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a…

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

6 months ago

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

6 months ago

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise…

Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

6 months ago

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64…