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Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital

Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is…

11 months ago

Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two…

11 months ago

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed 'fit to practise' by a…

11 months ago

Coastguard teams conduct missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island

Coastguard teams from Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, and South Woodham Ferrers braved biting cold winds during a four-hour missing person search…

11 months ago

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against…

11 months ago

Van flips on its roof in Leigh-on-Sea, causing road closure

Part of The Fairway in Leigh-on-Sea was temporarily closed this morning due to an incident where a van overturned and…

11 months ago

Serious collision on A13 near Ferry Lane – major delays in both directions

A serious collision on the A13 near the Ferry Lane area has led to major traffic delays in both directions,…

11 months ago

Major collision in Shoebury involving two cars and a lorry

A serious multi-vehicle collision has occurred this morning on the A13 in Shoebury, involving two cars and a lorry at…

11 months ago

Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children

A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on…

11 months ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

11 months ago

Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling…

11 months ago

Nearly 100 drivers caught speeding in two hours on major Essex road

In just two hours, nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding on major roads in Essex including the A12, highlighting ongoing…

11 months ago

Eastwood Crime Spree: Multiple burglaries and thefts reported

Residents in the Eastwood area of Southend have experienced a spate of burglaries and thefts over the last few days.…

11 months ago

Police appeal following criminal damage incident at Cecil Court, Southend

Police are appealing for information after a door at a property in Cecil Court, Jones Close was damaged on Christmas…

11 months ago

£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs

A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage,…

11 months ago