essex

Green light for Southend’s Empire Theatre to be redeveloped into flats after planning appeal win

Plans to redevelop Southend’s historic Empire Theatre site into a five and six-storey block of flats, shops and community spaces…

5 months ago

Long queues spark frustration at Leigh tip, with Southend tip now to have reduced capacity for works

Residents in Southend are voicing growing frustration over long queues and "traffic chaos" at Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling Centre…

5 months ago

Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled

An man who reportedly persistently harassed and verbally abused vulnerable members of the public has been remanded to prison awaiting…

5 months ago

New plans for 1,300 homes on green belt land between Rayleigh & Wickford

Major plans to build 1,300 homes at Dollymans Farm, on green belt land between Rayleigh and Wickford, have been revealed…

5 months ago

Over 700 NHS job cuts to hit Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals

Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South…

5 months ago

Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre

Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police.…

5 months ago

Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed

An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was 'mistakenly' installed…

6 months ago

Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music

A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered…

6 months ago

Off-duty police officer recognised for trying to save man hit by train in Prittlewell

An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer who risked his life to save an injured man on the tracks at Prittlewell Station…

6 months ago

Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of…

6 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests

Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday,…

6 months ago

Southend Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday

Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning…

6 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Shoebury flat blaze & Westcliff car fire are linked

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires, that are believed to be linked, broke…

6 months ago

Police step in to delay Gaza protest through Southend’s Jewish neighbourhood

A Palestine solidarity march planned for Saturday 19 April in Southend-on-Sea has had its start time pushed back by Essex…

6 months ago

Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon

Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind…

6 months ago