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Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell

Sunday, 15 February, 2026 News Editor 0

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 […]

Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images

Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 News Editor 0

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 […]

“A dreadful blow to Southend”: city leaders react as University of Essex confirms campus closure

Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 News Editor 0

The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the city and leaving staff and […]

Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations

Wednesday, 26 November, 2025 News Editor 0

It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some customers now left scrambling to […]

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Wednesday, 19 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident happened on Monday 17 November, […]

Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on

Monday, 17 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city centre into a lively hub […]

11-year-old pushed to ground and robbed on way to school – man wanted by police

Sunday, 16 November, 2025 News Editor 0

An 11-year-old boy was shoved to the ground and robbed of his scooter whilst on his way to school on Friday morning, prompting a police […]

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Saturday, 15 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a victim with serious injuries last […]

Major rescue operation launched to rescue “a man in the sea” on Westcliff seafront

Friday, 7 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A major emergency response was launched along Southend seafront on Thursday night after reports of a man in the water near Western Esplanade in Westcliff. […]

Mercedes driver fined for fraudulently using disabled blue badge in Southend

Sunday, 2 November, 2025 News Editor 1

A Southend man has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught fraudulently using a blue badge that belonged to a local care organisation. Innocent […]

Car bursts into flames TWICE on Westcliff street as firefighters battle blaze

Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A car caught fire twice on a quiet Westcliff street yesterday morning, forcing firefighters to return to the scene after the blaze reignited. The incident […]

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

Friday, 24 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around […]

Inside Southend’s former tax office: Explorers reach rooftop before conversion to hundreds of new flats

Thursday, 23 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A group of urban explorers quietly gained access to the empty tower block at 21 Victoria Avenue in the city of Southend – then made […]

Residents hit by ‘unbearable’ smell and fly invasion weeks after warehouse fire in Eastwood

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents across Eastwood and Leigh-on-Sea say they are living in “horrendous” conditions as a huge fruit fly infestation continues to plague homes and gardens – […]

Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures

Monday, 6 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre store. The popular fashion chain, […]

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