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Stay informed with the latest crime reports and incident news from around Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area. From police investigations to community warnings, we cover the incidents that matter most to local residents.

Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on Tuesday 7 October. The shocking […]

Photos: £45,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco & Labubu toys seized in Southend High Street crackdown

Friday, 3 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend High Street has been the centre of a major Trading Standards operation that uncovered £45,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and counterfeit toys – […]

Teenager robbed after getting off c2c train at Westcliff station

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A teenager was robbed shortly after stepping off a c2c train at Westcliff railway station on Monday evening. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers […]

Police helicopter circles Southend city centre in late-night search

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents in Southend city centre were kept awake on Monday night as a police helicopter circled above the city during a late-night operation. The aircraft, […]

Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital and sparked a major emergency […]

Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the hospital. Twinkle Parappully, 46, of […]

Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested

Monday, 8 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a collision in Leigh-on-Sea on Saturday […]

Blaze next to Palace Theatre in Southend leaves two people with burns

Thursday, 28 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A serious fire broke out in a building next to Southend’s historic Palace Theatre on London Road on Thursday afternoon (28 August), leaving two people […]

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill. Every seafront car park was […]

Power cuts and evacuations as TWO electrical substations catch fire on Sutton Road

Monday, 25 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A major fire broke out on Sutton Road in Rochford on Bank Holiday Monday, sending thick black smoke into the sky and forcing the evacuation […]

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

Sunday, 24 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Queensway in Southend. The crash […]

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

Tuesday, 19 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday 16 August, Essex Police roads […]

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

Monday, 18 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front of children and parents on […]

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

Sunday, 17 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A major fire has broken out at the former Boots and Laces Southend United training ground on Eastern Avenue, sending thick black smoke billowing across […]

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

Saturday, 16 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late last night. Emergency services were […]

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