Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury
A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on Tuesday 7 October. The shocking […]
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New rules confirmed for larger and shared wheelie bins in Southend
Southend-on-Sea residents can now apply for larger wheelie bins as part of the city’s new waste collection scheme. After months of anticipation, Southend City Council […]
Black tar-like lumps washing up on Essex beaches, after tonnes of bitumen spilled into Thames
More than 15 tonnes of bitumen leaked from FM Conway’s Gravesend storage facility into the River Thames, with pollution now reaching beaches across Southend, Canvey Island and Clacton.
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 hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]
Video: Army detonates wartime bomb ‘picked up’ by a visitor to Southend beach
A wartime bomb was detonated in a controlled explosion after it was picked up by a visitor on a restricted MOD beach in Southend. The […]
‘New town’ proposal could see 10,000 new homes built between Southend and Rochford
A major new housing development that could see 10,000 homes built between Southend-on-Sea and Rochford is being explored by local councils, following a formal expression […]
How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife
Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that’s part peaceful rural retreat, part Ministry of Defence (MOD) […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid
An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against three individuals, highlighting the persistent […]
Major collision in Shoebury involving two cars and a lorry
A serious multi-vehicle collision has occurred this morning on the A13 in Shoebury, involving two cars and a lorry at the roundabout with Maplin Way […]
Sheep arrive in Southend-on-Sea to help restore nature reserve
A flock of conservation grazing sheep have made part of Gunners Park their home, playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem of the […]
Mercedes car trapped on Southend beach as tide comes in
A Mercedes with registration MA19 EYE was left stranded on Southend beach overnight, with the tide slowly claiming the vehicle before recovery teams could intervene. […]
Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids
Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading to the arrest of two […]
Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness
A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over his iPhone. The shocking incident […]
Emergency response after major water main bursts in Shoebury
A major water main burst overnight in Shoebury, causing a significant flood. The roundabout at The Angel Inn was impassable. Multiple cars have broken down […]