The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted

A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan…

1 year ago

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…

1 year ago

Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city,…

1 year ago

Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre

B&M, one of the UK’s most popular discount retailers, is preparing for the grand opening of its brand-new store at…

1 year ago

Pensioners in tears after ‘manure’ posted through letterbox and paint thinner poured on their cars

An elderly couple, Ken and Dianne Lott, both 81, returned home from a weekend trip to the Isle of Wight…

1 year ago

Co-op admits to blocking rival supermarkets in Leigh & Rochford, forcing shoppers “to pay Co-op prices”

The Co-op supermarket chain has admitted to breaching competition rules more than 100 times across the UK, including multiple instances…

1 year ago

Two men jailed after police crackdown on drugs in Southend

A major police operation aimed at tackling gang-related crime in Southend has led to two men being sentenced to more…

1 year ago

Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system

Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face…

1 year ago

Nominate a Southend hero who should win VIP tickets to Lazydays Festival!

Southend City Day is a celebration of the city's rich heritage, vibrant culture, and incredible community spirit! To mark the…

1 year ago

Dispersal order issued for all of Southend to prevent car cruise

Essex Police have put a dispersal order in place across Southend this weekend in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour…

1 year ago