The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed 'fit to practise' by a…

8 months ago

Coastguard teams conduct missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island

Coastguard teams from Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, and South Woodham Ferrers braved biting cold winds during a four-hour missing person search…

8 months ago

Man fighting for his life after serious assault in Southend: attempted murder investigation launched

Police have cordoned off Stadium Road, near the Greyhound Retail Park in Southend, following a serious assault that has left…

8 months ago

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against…

8 months ago

Van flips on its roof in Leigh-on-Sea, causing road closure

Part of The Fairway in Leigh-on-Sea was temporarily closed this morning due to an incident where a van overturned and…

8 months ago

Serious collision on A13 near Ferry Lane – major delays in both directions

A serious collision on the A13 near the Ferry Lane area has led to major traffic delays in both directions,…

8 months ago

Major collision in Shoebury involving two cars and a lorry

A serious multi-vehicle collision has occurred this morning on the A13 in Shoebury, involving two cars and a lorry at…

8 months ago

Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children

A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on…

8 months ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

8 months ago

Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling…

8 months ago