Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre
Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van and a pedestrian near All […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Tenant evicted & closure order issued for Southend flat after repeated anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been granted for a flat in central Southend after months of anti-social behaviour, including reports of drug use, drunkenness and frequent […]
Man jailed after police uncover huge cannabis farm in Shoebury industrial unit: See inside
A man has been jailed after police discovered a large cannabis farm hidden inside an industrial unit in Shoeburyness, where more than 700 plants were […]
Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury
A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on Tuesday 7 October. The shocking […]
Teenager robbed after getting off c2c train at Westcliff station
A teenager was robbed shortly after stepping off a c2c train at Westcliff railway station on Monday evening. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers […]
Police helicopter circles Southend city centre in late-night search
Residents in Southend city centre were kept awake on Monday night as a police helicopter circled above the city during a late-night operation. The aircraft, […]
A127 closed after serious crash ‘involving motorbike’ near Rayleigh Weir
The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The incident, which happened at around […]
Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital
A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital and sparked a major emergency […]
Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman
A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the hospital. Twinkle Parappully, 46, of […]
British flag march’s small turnout blamed on poor weather
A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at its height. The organiser has […]
March celebrating British heritage to take place in Southend, with counter protestors expected
A march celebrating British heritage and British flags is set to go ahead in Southend city centre this Saturday, with both supporters and counter-protesters expected […]
Remembering the names of Essex’s frontline heroes who never came home
Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – is a time to celebrate the dedication of police officers, paramedics, firefighters and other frontline […]