Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation
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 […]
Southend cocaine supply line shutdown, handgun seized & arrests made in major police operation
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 […]
REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway
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, […]
Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed
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 […]
Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music
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 gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine
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 […]
Off-duty police officer recognised for trying to save man hit by train in Prittlewell
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 […]
Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses
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 […]
Fears grow over Rochford “turning into a city” as 350-home green belt plan sparks fury
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 […]
Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests
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 Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday
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 […]
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Shoebury flat blaze & Westcliff car fire are linked
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 […]
Police step in to delay Gaza protest through Southend’s Jewish neighbourhood
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 […]
Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon
Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind a spate of vehicle thefts […]
Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized
Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of youths in Queens Road. The […]