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Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise…

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

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…

4 months ago

Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park

A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe…

5 months ago

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

5 months ago

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.…

5 months ago

Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend

A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an…

5 months ago

Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’

Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful…

5 months ago

GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for…

5 months ago

Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for

A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long…

5 months ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

5 months ago

Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles

Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early…

5 months ago

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by…

5 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of…

5 months ago

Southend man jailed after undercover police sting exposed child sex abuse plans

A Southend man has been jailed after attempting to sexually abuse a child and distributing indecent images – offences which…

5 months ago