The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pushes […]
Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police. The arrests happened on Saturday […]
Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with an ongoing arson investigation in […]
A ‘county lines’ drug operation responsible for bringing crack cocaine and heroin into Southend has been dismantled, following a major police operation involving teams across […]
Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend Airshow. In a surprise announcement, […]
An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was ‘mistakenly’ installed opposite the entrance to Southend […]
A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered to stop by the council. […]
Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their continued support throughout the ongoing […]
An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer who risked his life to save an injured man on the tracks at Prittlewell Station has been honoured with a […]
Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of five in Southchurch Park late […]
Plans to build 350 new homes on green belt land in Hawkwell have sparked a wave of concerns from local residents and councillors, with many […]
Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday, 19 April – a date […]
Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning their attention to making the […]
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires, that are believed to be linked, broke out within half an hour […]
A Palestine solidarity march planned for Saturday 19 April in Southend-on-Sea has had its start time pushed back by Essex Police, over concerns for public […]
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