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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

Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine

Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their…

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

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of…

6 months ago

Southend Halloween Parade will return for its biggest, brightest and spookiest event yet

Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year…

6 months ago

Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event

A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely…

6 months ago

Police cordon off area of Southend High Street after man found with head injury

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury, after an incident in Southend High…

6 months ago

Southend welcomes Crave Bakery as former Wenzel’s unit gets new lease of life

A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors –…

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