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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.

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 […]

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Friday, 15 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of thefts from B&M […]

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

Thursday, 31 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July, after a man in his […]

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at gunpoint on Tylers Avenue. The […]

Huge field fire in Rayeleigh sparks major emergency response and destroys crops

Friday, 18 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A large fire in a Rayleigh field triggered a significant emergency response on Friday 18 July, with smoke blowing across key roads and local homes […]

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members of the public as part […]

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and a firearm on Southend seafront. […]

Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known

Monday, 14 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt. Here’s a full breakdown of […]

Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

Monday, 14 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an 11-storey tower block in Eastwood […]

Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault

Friday, 11 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at Westcliff. Emergency services were called […]

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

Saturday, 5 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long fraud that included falsified records, […]

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by her heartbroken family as “the […]

Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and another critically injured. On Saturday […]

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