The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

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

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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"…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago