Drivers trapped for two hours after motorcycle crash closes major Southend road
Drivers were left stuck for around two hours on a major Southend dual carriageway after a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday night. Part of […]
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Five children rescued half a mile from shore after becoming stranded off Shoebury East Beach
Five children were rescued after being found around half a mile from shore at Shoebury East Beach as the incoming tide threatened to cut them […]
Man and woman arrested and charged after child’s body found at Southend home
Two people have been charged after the body of a child was discovered at a home in Southend last week. Essex Police officers attended an […]
Chihuahua put to sleep after devastating dog attack in Southend as police appeal for witnesses
A Chihuahua has had to be put to sleep after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in Southend, with Essex Police now appealing for […]
Person airlifted to hospital after being hit by train at Prittlewell station
A person has been flown to hospital by Air Ambulance after being hit by a train at Prittlewell station during this morning’s rush hour. A […]
Police officers rushed to hospital after unmarked police car crashes in Southend
Two Essex Police officers were taken to hospital after the unmarked police car they were travelling in was involved in a collision with another vehicle […]
Man dies after incident at Westcliff tower block as police launch investigation
A police investigation is under way after a man died following an incident at a block of flats in Westcliff during the early hours of […]
Teenage girl critically injured after vehicle incident in Chalkwell Park, with arrests made
A teenage girl was left in a critical condition in hospital after suffering significant injuries during an incident involving a vehicle in Chalkwell Park. Essex […]
Fire tears through derelict Shoebury care home as police treat blaze as suspected arson
A fire ripped through a former care home in Shoebury on Saturday evening, sending thick smoke into the air as firefighters battled the blaze for […]
Westcliff hit & run leaves taxi driver in critical condition as stolen Mercedes found abandoned
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a stolen car in Westcliff. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were […]
13-year-old helps save man who fell into water near Southend pier, by alerting RNLI volunteers
A young teenage boy played a crucial role in helping save a man who was spotted struggling in the water near Southend Pier, after falling […]
Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre
A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]
Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes
Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
“It was a huge bang”: Drink driver arrested after car crashes into Church in Southend
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on Sutton Road in Southend late […]
Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers
Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers injured. The road was closed […]