southend news

Man hit by stolen car in Westcliff dies as victim named and described as “quiet & kind” man

A man who was struck by a stolen car in Westcliff has very sadly died from his injuries, as tributes…

19 minutes ago

Wave of taxi break-ins leaves drivers out of work across Southend: taxi company issues appeal

Taxi drivers in Southend are being hit by a wave of overnight break-ins, with at least ten vehicles left damaged…

5 hours ago

Armed police & Air Ambulance deployed in Southend after ‘gunshots’ heard… but it was just a video game

Armed police were dispatched to a home in Southend after neighbours reported hearing what sounded like gunshots, along with someone…

3 days ago

Westcliff hit & run leaves taxi driver in critical condition as stolen Mercedes found abandoned

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a stolen car in Westcliff. Emergency services,…

5 days ago

Southend among first in UK to get new AI speed camera as 100 rolled out nationwide: This is how they work

Southend is among the first areas in the UK to trial a new generation of AI-powered speed cameras, as more…

1 week ago

Another Southend dispersal order in force all weekend after spate of anti-social behaviour & attacks

A weekend-long dispersal order was introduced across Southend city centre, covering the entire weekend, following a series of anti-social behaviour…

2 weeks ago

13-year-old helps save man who fell into water near Southend pier, by alerting RNLI volunteers

A young teenage boy played a crucial role in helping save a man who was spotted struggling in the water…

2 weeks ago

Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre

A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in…

2 weeks ago

Armed police rush to Southend city centre after man hit by car and stabbed

Armed police were deployed to Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning after a violent incident left…

2 weeks ago

FAQs: How Southend’s new NHS health diagnostic centre works & who can use it

A brand new NHS health centre has officially opened inside the Southend Victoria Shopping Centre, taking over the former Argos…

4 weeks ago

Three-hour limit & drop-off ban introduced at Southend Airport retail park

New parking restrictions have been introduced at the Southend Airport retail park, with shoppers already raising concerns about how the…

1 month ago

Fines introduced for Southend residents who leave bins on pavements

Residents across Southend could now face fines if they leave their wheelie bins permanently on the street. Warning letters have…

2 months ago

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 months 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 months 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 months ago