southend news

Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of…

1 year ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests

Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday,…

1 year ago

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Shoebury flat blaze & Westcliff car fire are linked

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires, that are believed to be linked, broke…

1 year ago

Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon

Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind…

1 year ago

Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond

Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats.…

1 year ago

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids

A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes…

1 year ago

Car overturns in Westcliff, following a number of vehicle rollovers in Southend in recent weeks

A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend…

1 year ago

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

Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking…

1 year ago

“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator

A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s…

1 year ago

Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted

A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan…

1 year ago

Tragedy in Southend as person falls from multi-storey car park

Chichester Road in Southend has been closed following a heartbreaking incident in which a person fell from the Victoria Shopping…

1 year ago

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed 'fit to practise' by a…

1 year ago

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

2 years ago

Huge RAF plane makes “touch-and-go” landing at Southend Airport

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster made a rare visit to Southend, with a touch-and-go landing at Southend Airport. The…

6 years ago

A warning to shoppers after Southend store closes without notice

A Southend shopper is warning people about pop-up shops in the High Street after a store closed suddenly without returning…

12 years ago