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M25 in Essex closed for “at least 8 hours” due to serious collision

The M25 in Essex will be closed “for at least eight hours” clockwise between Junction 27 for the M11 and…

2 years ago

Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers

There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening.…

2 years ago

Multiple emergency services rush to incident in Westcliff

Police, armed police, paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to a multi-agency incident in Crowstone Road, Westcliff, today. Police officers were…

2 years ago

Two men charged following stabbing in Southend city centre

A police cordon is on Chichester Road in Southend City Centre, following a serious incident yesterday. A man in his…

2 years ago

RTC blocking junction on major Southend road

There has been a collision by the Blue Boar pub on Victoria Avenue in Southend. The dual carriageway road has…

2 years ago

Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction

East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red…

2 years ago

Man drowns in the water along Southend seafront

A man drowned in the Thames Estuary near Thorpe Bay yesterday evening. The major incident unfolded at 5pm on Thursday…

2 years ago

Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire

A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident.…

2 years ago

Man assaulted and left with serious injuries in Southend City centre

A crime scene cordon was put in place in Southend High Street on Sunday night after a man was assaulted.…

2 years ago

Police deal with major disorder in Southend

Essex Police dealt with a day of major disorder in Southend City Centre and seafront on Tuesday 1 August. At…

2 years ago

Car theft ‘chop shops’ uncovered in Essex

Essex Police have uncovered a significant car theft syndicate in Southend, responsible for stealing Ford Fiestas and other cars from…

2 years ago

Hundreds of car enthusiasts descend on Southend seafront

Southend Seafront was brought to a standstill tonight, as hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived during a busy Bank Holiday Monday.…

3 years ago

Huge fire at Southend industrial unit started deliberately

Fire investigators believe that a huge fire at an industrial unit in Eastwood on Saturday was started deliberately. Drone footage…

3 years ago

Police car and bicycle in collision opposite Southend Hospital

Police are investigating after a police car was in a collision with a bicycle today outside Southend Hospital. Officers were…

3 years ago

Two people stabbed near nightclub in Southend City centre

A crime scene cordon is in place outside a nightclub in Southend city centre, following an stabbing last night. The…

3 years ago