Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train
A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man during a disturbing train journey […]
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Woman four times over drink-drive limit crashed Kia under Range Rover in Southend crash
A woman from Southend was more than four times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her Kia Picanto into a moving Range Rover, forcing […]
Trans and LGBTQ+ allies march through Southend city centre
Southend’s first ever trans rights protest took place on Saturday 17 May, as more than 250 people gathered in the city centre to march in […]
Crackdown continues in Southend city centre as 20 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized
Police in Southend have seized another 20 illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes in the past month as part of an ongoing enforcement drive targeting unsafe […]
New refrigerated cold cot to support bereaved families at Southend Hospital
Grieving parents at Southend Hospital will now have enhanced support following a heartfelt donation in memory of a baby. Keeley Lengthorn, who tragically lost her […]
PETA activists stage ‘go-vegan’ protest outside new Popeyes chicken restaurant in Southend
The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it’s opening day today – it also attracted animal […]
Kursaal at risk: water leaks and decay threaten Southend’s historic icon
Recent photographs taken from inside Southend’s iconic Kursaal have unveiled concerning maintenance issues plaguing the historic landmark. Urban explorers, gaining access through an unlocked door, […]
Man arrested after armed robbery in Southend city centre
A man has been arrested following a robbery in Southend that saw armed police dispatched to a property in Maldon Road. Essex Police were called […]
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 are back on track after […]
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 (HWRC), following a major site […]
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 sentencing, following a Criminal Behaviour […]
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 by developer Bloor Homes. The […]
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 Essex NHS Foundation Trust pushes […]
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. The arrests happened on Saturday […]
REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway
Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend Airshow. In a surprise announcement, […]