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Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a…

3 months ago

Nostalgic Southend seafront car meet draws huge crowds

Southend seafront roared back to life last night as hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered for a nostalgic celebration of the…

3 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

3 months ago

Blaze next to Palace Theatre in Southend leaves two people with burns

A serious fire broke out in a building next to Southend’s historic Palace Theatre on London Road on Thursday afternoon…

3 months ago

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill.…

3 months ago

Power cuts and evacuations as TWO electrical substations catch fire on Sutton Road

A major fire broke out on Sutton Road in Rochford on Bank Holiday Monday, sending thick black smoke into the…

3 months ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on…

3 months ago

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

3 months ago

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

3 months ago

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

4 months ago

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

4 months ago

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a…

4 months ago

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

4 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

4 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

5 months ago