The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled

An man who reportedly persistently harassed and verbally abused vulnerable members of the public has been remanded to prison awaiting…

1 year ago

New plans for 1,300 homes on green belt land between Rayleigh & Wickford

Major plans to build 1,300 homes at Dollymans Farm, on green belt land between Rayleigh and Wickford, have been revealed…

1 year ago

Over 700 NHS job cuts to hit Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals

Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South…

1 year ago

Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre

Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police.…

1 year ago

Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation

Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with…

1 year ago

Southend cocaine supply line shutdown, handgun seized & arrests made in major police operation

A 'county lines' drug operation responsible for bringing crack cocaine and heroin into Southend has been dismantled, following a major…

1 year ago

REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway

Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend…

1 year ago

Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed

An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was 'mistakenly' installed…

1 year ago

Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music

A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered…

1 year ago

Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine

Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their…

1 year ago