Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre
A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]
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Three-hour limit & drop-off ban introduced at Southend Airport retail park
New parking restrictions have been introduced at the Southend Airport retail park, with shoppers already raising concerns about how the changes could affect everyday visits. […]
Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A group of urban explorers quietly gained access to the empty tower block at 21 Victoria Avenue in the city of Southend – then made […]