The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
Two police crime scene cordons remain in place in Southend city centre this morning after a woman was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. […]
Residents across Southend could now face fines if they leave their wheelie bins permanently on the street. Warning letters have been sent to select households […]
Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]
Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry tragically died on 23 January […]
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]
A Magic Mike-inspired live show is heading to Southend, with the ‘24K Magic Men‘ set to perform on Saturday 28th March. Billed as “a Magic […]
Demand for tickets to the Lazydays Festival in Southend this summer has gone “into overdrive” following a major expansion of its 2026 lineup, with organisers […]
Claire’s Accessories, the jewellery and fashion accessories retailer, is set to close its Southend branch, marking another big-brand exit from the city’s High Street and […]
Uber has pulled out of operating in Southend just months after being granted a licence to run private hire services in the city. Southend City […]
Boom Battle Bar in Southend has shut suddenly, just over two years after opening inside the Victoria Shopping Centre. The venue opened in October 2023 […]
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on Sutton Road in Southend late […]
A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]
Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over the former post office unit and operating with extended late-night […]
At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole on Sutton Road, with the combined cost of repairs estimated […]
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