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 Queensway in Southend. The crash […]
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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 this month, condemning what he […]
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 16 August, Essex Police roads […]
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 of children and parents on […]
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 last night. Emergency services were […]
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 series of thefts from B&M […]
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, after a man in his […]
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 gunpoint on Tylers Avenue. The […]
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 of the public as part […]
Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known
A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt. Here’s a full breakdown of […]
Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault
A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at Westcliff. Emergency services were called […]
Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for
A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long fraud that included falsified records, […]
Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles
Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]
‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend
A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by her heartbroken family as “the […]
Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl
Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and another critically injured. On Saturday […]