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XL bully dog, stolen bikes, e-scooters and weapons seized from drug den in Westcliff

A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected…

4 months ago

Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal…

4 months ago

Basildon Christmas tractor run set to return with illuminated festive spectacle

Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December…

4 months ago

2 years of roadworks: Queensway underpass to be filled in as Southend prepares for major road overhaul

Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass…

4 months ago

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident…

4 months ago

Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on

Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city…

4 months ago

11-year-old pushed to ground and robbed on way to school – man wanted by police

An 11-year-old boy was shoved to the ground and robbed of his scooter whilst on his way to school on…

4 months ago

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a…

4 months ago

Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is…

4 months ago

Major rescue operation launched to rescue “a man in the sea” on Westcliff seafront

A major emergency response was launched along Southend seafront on Thursday night after reports of a man in the water…

4 months ago

Mercedes driver fined for fraudulently using disabled blue badge in Southend

A Southend man has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught fraudulently using a blue badge that belonged to…

4 months ago

Southend MP calls emergency meeting over ‘rotting food stench’ from burned warehouse

A Southend MP has described rotting food inside a fire-damaged warehouse as a serious “hygiene hazard”, after weeks of foul…

4 months ago

Car bursts into flames TWICE on Westcliff street as firefighters battle blaze

A car caught fire twice on a quiet Westcliff street yesterday morning, forcing firefighters to return to the scene after…

4 months ago

50k free bin stickers given out as Southend’s new wheelie bin service officially begins – here’s the latest questions and answers

A Southend-based company has given out 50,000 free stickers to help residents label their new wheelie bins, as the city…

4 months ago

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident.…

5 months ago