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 Junction 28 for Brentwood, due […]
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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. Roads became “gridlocked” due to […]
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 called to an address in […]
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 30s has been taken to […]
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 been blocked in one direction […]
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 car near Prittlewell train station, […]
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 evening, after emergency services were […]
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. The fire in the end-terrace […]
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. The incident happened at around […]
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 least 30 officers were drafted […]
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 across Essex and London areas. […]
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. There was very heavy traffic […]
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 revealed just how large the […]
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 responding to a call when […]
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 incident happened near to the […]