Southend city council prosecutes Westcliff man for blue badge fraud
A man from Westcliff-on-Sea has been prosecuted after Southend City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team uncovered he was fraudulently using a disabled blue badge. […]
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c2c trains contactless ticketing off to a flying start with over 50k journeys in just two weeks
c2c’s new pay as you go contactless ticketing system is proving to be a huge hit, with over 50,000 journeys recorded within the first two […]
Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists
A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs across the city. The scam, […]
Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution
A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans to transfer more powers from […]
Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital
Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is back for 2025, inviting brave […]
Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two people injured. The incident unfolded […]
Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising
A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed ‘fit to practise’ by a medical tribunal. Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, […]
Coastguard teams conduct missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island
Coastguard teams from Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, and South Woodham Ferrers braved biting cold winds during a four-hour missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island […]
Man fighting for his life after serious assault in Southend: attempted murder investigation launched
Police have cordoned off Stadium Road, near the Greyhound Retail Park in Southend, following a serious assault that has left a man fighting for his […]
19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid
An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against three individuals, highlighting the persistent […]
Van flips on its roof in Leigh-on-Sea, causing road closure
Part of The Fairway in Leigh-on-Sea was temporarily closed this morning due to an incident where a van overturned and landed on its roof. The […]
Serious collision on A13 near Ferry Lane – major delays in both directions
A serious collision on the A13 near the Ferry Lane area has led to major traffic delays in both directions, with emergency services currently at […]
Major collision in Shoebury involving two cars and a lorry
A serious multi-vehicle collision has occurred this morning on the A13 in Shoebury, involving two cars and a lorry at the roundabout with Maplin Way […]
Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children
A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on his mobile phone, leading to […]
£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues
A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks, following a pivotal meeting at […]