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Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a…

3 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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,…

5 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…

5 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

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

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services…

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

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

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…

6 months ago