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Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre

Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van…

1 week ago

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident…

2 weeks ago

11-year-old pushed to ground and robbed on way to school – man wanted by police

An 11-year-old boy was shoved to the ground and robbed of his scooter whilst on his way to school on…

2 weeks ago

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a…

2 weeks ago

Major rescue operation launched to rescue “a man in the sea” on Westcliff seafront

A major emergency response was launched along Southend seafront on Thursday night after reports of a man in the water…

3 weeks ago

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident.…

1 month ago

Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury

A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on…

2 months ago

Teenager robbed after getting off c2c train at Westcliff station

A teenager was robbed shortly after stepping off a c2c train at Westcliff railway station on Monday evening. The British…

2 months ago

Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman

A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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,…

4 months ago