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“A dreadful blow to Southend”: city leaders react as University of Essex confirms campus closure

Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 News Editor 0

The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the city and leaving staff and […]

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

Friday, 24 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around […]

Police helicopter circles Southend city centre in late-night search

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents in Southend city centre were kept awake on Monday night as a police helicopter circled above the city during a late-night operation. The aircraft, […]

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at gunpoint on Tylers Avenue. The […]

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of “nuisance” food delivery drivers driving dangerously through the busy pedestrian […]

Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled

Saturday, 10 May, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Two crashes on same road in Southend city centre take out lights and block road

Saturday, 5 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking out street lights and leaving […]

Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale

Sunday, 9 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down sale, with everything in-store slashed […]

Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

Sunday, 2 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

Wednesday, 8 January, 2025 News Editor 0

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under way, with the highly anticipated […]

Another coffee shop chain comes to Southend High Street

Monday, 27 May, 2024 News Editor 0

A new coffee shop chain is planning to open in Southend High Street, taking over the former Post Office unit. It will be the latest […]

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