The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.

Man hit by stolen car in Westcliff dies as victim named and described as “quiet & kind” man

A man who was struck by a stolen car in Westcliff has very sadly died from his injuries, as tributes…

1 month ago

Wave of taxi break-ins leaves drivers out of work across Southend: taxi company issues appeal

Taxi drivers in Southend are being hit by a wave of overnight break-ins, with at least ten vehicles left damaged…

1 month ago

Armed police & Air Ambulance deployed in Southend after ‘gunshots’ heard… but it was just a video game

Armed police were dispatched to a home in Southend after neighbours reported hearing what sounded like gunshots, along with someone…

1 month ago

Westcliff hit & run leaves taxi driver in critical condition as stolen Mercedes found abandoned

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a stolen car in Westcliff. Emergency services,…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

“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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago