southend news

False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab

Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a "swift and…

2 weeks ago

Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes

Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing "substantial damage"…

2 weeks ago

Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell

Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry…

2 weeks ago

Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of…

3 weeks ago

Uber pulls out of Southend just months after being granted licence

Uber has pulled out of operating in Southend just months after being granted a licence to run private hire services…

1 month ago

FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend

What is the Better Queensway project? Better Queensway is a long term regeneration scheme focused on the Queensway estate and…

1 month ago

“It was a huge bang”: Drink driver arrested after car crashes into Church in Southend

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on…

1 month ago

Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images

A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed…

1 month ago

‘Mega Greggs’ planned for Southend High Street with bigger menu & longest opening hours

Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over the former post office unit…

1 month ago

Huge Sutton Road pothole causes thousands of pounds of damage to vehicles

At least 25 drivers have reported damage to their vehicles after hitting a “crater-like” pothole on Sutton Road, with the…

1 month ago

‘Scary and disgusting’ Lucy Road toilets finally demolished near Southend seafront

The demolition of the long-derelict Lucy Road public toilets has been welcomed by local residents, following years of crime, anti-social…

2 months ago

Firefighters cut woman free after car and bus crash in Southend

A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a collision with a bus on…

2 months ago

Southend’s Queensway footbridge demolished amid safety concerns & regeneration debate

The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a major and symbolic milestone in…

2 months ago

Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers

Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers…

2 months ago

Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot

Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in…

2 months ago