The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

QR code parking scam targets drivers in Southend and across the UK

Motorists in Southend and other areas across the UK are being warned about QR code scams that are tricking drivers…

1 year ago

Royal Navy and RAF monitor Russian spy ship near Southend as tensions rise

A Russian spy ship, believed to be gathering intelligence on undersea NATO infrastructure, was closely monitored as it passed near…

1 year ago

Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading…

1 year ago

Thousands of visitors enjoy the Southend Halloween Parade

The atmosphere was electric on Southend seafront, with thousands of people lining the road for the illuminated Halloween Parade! Returning…

2 years ago

Man jailed for brutal knife attack on elderly victim in Westcliff robbery

A violent drug addict who carried out a savage attack on an elderly man during a robbery has been jailed…

2 years ago

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem…

2 years ago

easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport…

2 years ago

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved

Plans for a huge new block of flats in Southend city centre have been approved, despite concerns around a lack…

2 years ago

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes near Shoebury seafront

Tributes are being paid to a much-loved angler who tragically died, after the boat he was in capsized in Shoebury.…

2 years ago

Multi-agency emergency response to major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront

Multiple emergency services were displayed to a major incident on Thorpe Bay seafront, near to Uncle Toms Cabin. Reports came…

2 years ago