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 80s, 90s and early 2000s […]
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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” on their route. Essex Police […]
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 (28 August), leaving two people […]
“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. Every seafront car park was […]
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 sky and forcing the evacuation […]
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 […]
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 […]