Man jailed after threatening to throw faeces and urine over a traffic warden and handling stolen goods
A man who threatened to douse a traffic warden with faeces and urine before being linked to a stolen vehicle has been jailed for two […]
Police uncover huge cannabis farm in the centre of Southend City, during early morning raid
Police officers acting on reports of suspicious activity have uncovered a substantial cannabis farm during a carefully planned strike in Southend. The raid was carried […]
Sharp rise in STI cases in Southend – how you can get tested
A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential testing to local people. The […]
“There’s no deterrent”. Fire vehicle stolen & stripped of engine in just four hours
A fire safety vehicle was stolen from a Southend industrial estate and had its engine completely ripped out in a matter of hours. The theft […]
Man driving Micra slashes car tyre after parking row in Westcliff
Police are appealing for witnesses after a parking dispute in Southend escalated into an act of criminal damage. Officers are investigating an incident that took […]
“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect
A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair for more than five years. […]
Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend
More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially opened its doors in The […]
Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh
Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public for help in identifying a […]
How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife
Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that’s part peaceful rural retreat, part Ministry of Defence (MOD) […]
New bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport set to launch after popular demand
A long-awaited bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport is finally set to become a reality, with plans now moving forward to find an operator […]
Everything you need to know about the new wheelie bins coming to Southend – including which houses will be exempt
Southend is preparing for a major switch to wheelie bins for all residents this year, as part of a new £144 million eight-year waste management […]
Deal signed to deliver 800 new homes and unlock investment into Roots Hall stadium
A significant investment deal has finally been secured, paving the way for hundreds of new homes to be built at Fossetts Farm in Southend and […]
Rise of the Footsoldier 7 filming in Southend, with 3 more films planned
The hit British gangster franchise Rise of the Footsoldier is back, with filming for its highly anticipated seventh instalment, Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza, currently […]
Pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff charged after scaling Big Ben in dramatic 16-hour protest
A pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff-on-Sea has been charged after a high-profile protest that saw him scale London’s iconic Big Ben, prompting a 16-hour emergency response. […]
No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance
Southend Pier’s iconic railway trains will be out of action for almost a month as crucial maintenance work takes place to ensure there a reliable […]