The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

2 months ago

Blaze next to Palace Theatre in Southend leaves two people with burns

A serious fire broke out in a building next to Southend’s historic Palace Theatre on London Road on Thursday afternoon…

2 months ago

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill.…

2 months ago

Power cuts and evacuations as TWO electrical substations catch fire on Sutton Road

A major fire broke out on Sutton Road in Rochford on Bank Holiday Monday, sending thick black smoke into the…

2 months ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on…

2 months ago

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

2 months ago

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

2 months ago

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

2 months ago

Huge flames tear through former Southend United Boots & Laces site for second time

A major fire has broken out at the former Boots and Laces Southend United training ground on Eastern Avenue, sending…

2 months ago

Highly aggressive Asian hornets are spreading into South East England, killing bees

Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in…

2 months ago