Southend among first in UK to get new AI speed camera as 100 rolled out nationwide: This is how they work
Southend is among the first areas in the UK to trial a new generation of AI-powered speed cameras, as more than 100 of the high-tech […]
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“Concrete it over” – ideas shared for Southend lagoon after family get trapped in ‘quicksand’
Fresh calls are growing over what should happen to Three Shells Lagoon in Southend after more people became stuck in dangerous “quicksand” despite the area […]
Another Southend dispersal order in force all weekend after spate of anti-social behaviour & attacks
A weekend-long dispersal order was introduced across Southend city centre, covering the entire weekend, following a series of anti-social behaviour incidents and violent attacks in […]
13-year-old helps save man who fell into water near Southend pier, by alerting RNLI volunteers
A young teenage boy played a crucial role in helping save a man who was spotted struggling in the water near Southend Pier, after falling […]
Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre
A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]
Armed police rush to Southend city centre after man hit by car and stabbed
Armed police were deployed to Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning after a violent incident left a man with “potentially life-changing” […]
FAQs: How Southend’s new NHS health diagnostic centre works & who can use it
A brand new NHS health centre has officially opened inside the Southend Victoria Shopping Centre, taking over the former Argos unit – in a move […]
Three-hour limit & drop-off ban introduced at Southend Airport retail park
New parking restrictions have been introduced at the Southend Airport retail park, with shoppers already raising concerns about how the changes could affect everyday visits. […]
Woman attacked near Queensway roundabout as police set up two crime scene cordons in Southend
Two police crime scene cordons remain in place in Southend city centre this morning after a woman was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. […]
Fines introduced for Southend residents who leave bins on pavements
Residents across Southend could now face fines if they leave their wheelie bins permanently on the street. Warning letters have been sent to select households […]
False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab
Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]
Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes
Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell
Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry tragically died on 23 January […]
Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]
Magic Mike-style show coming to Southend with dinner included
A Magic Mike-inspired live show is heading to Southend, with the ‘24K Magic Men‘ set to perform on Saturday 28th March. Billed as “a Magic […]