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Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling…

2 years ago

Nearly 100 drivers caught speeding in two hours on major Essex road

In just two hours, nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding on major roads in Essex including the A12, highlighting ongoing…

2 years ago

Eastwood Crime Spree: Multiple burglaries and thefts reported

Residents in the Eastwood area of Southend have experienced a spate of burglaries and thefts over the last few days.…

2 years ago

Police appeal following criminal damage incident at Cecil Court, Southend

Police are appealing for information after a door at a property in Cecil Court, Jones Close was damaged on Christmas…

2 years ago

£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs

A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage,…

2 years ago

Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale

Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down…

2 years ago

Two people seriously injured in violent Southend High Street incident

Shoppers in Southend High Street were shocked as a violent disturbance broke out at around 5.30pm yesterday, leaving two men…

2 years ago

Police seeking men after assault left victim with injuries

Police have released images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Southend that left a…

2 years ago

Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange

A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the…

2 years ago

It’s time to talk, with free NHS talking therapies in Essex

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is urging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and take advantage of…

2 years ago

Sheep arrive in Southend-on-Sea to help restore nature reserve

A flock of conservation grazing sheep have made part of Gunners Park their home, playing a vital role in maintaining…

2 years ago

Person dies after being hit by c2c train in Leigh-on-Sea

A person tragically lost their life after being struck by a train in Leigh-on-Sea. There was significant disruption to rail…

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago