Plans for 2,000 new homes & Southend’s ‘largest park’ on green belt land near Thorpe Bay
Major proposals for 2,000 new homes on green belt land between Thorpe Bay and Shoebury have been revealed, as public consultation opens on what developers […]
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Tenant evicted & closure order issued for Southend flat after repeated anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been granted for a flat in central Southend after months of anti-social behaviour, including reports of drug use, drunkenness and frequent […]
Man jailed after police uncover huge cannabis farm in Shoebury industrial unit: See inside
A man has been jailed after police discovered a large cannabis farm hidden inside an industrial unit in Shoeburyness, where more than 700 plants were […]
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 […]
Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures
Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre store. The popular fashion chain, […]
Southend Hospital staff seen in hazmat suits during nuclear incident drill
Teams from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust set up decontamination tents, triaged volunteer patients, and practised live decontamination procedures to prepare for […]
Photos: £45,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco & Labubu toys seized in Southend High Street crackdown
Southend High Street has been the centre of a major Trading Standards operation that uncovered £45,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and counterfeit toys – […]
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 […]
Teenager robbed after getting off c2c train at Westcliff station
A teenager was robbed shortly after stepping off a c2c train at Westcliff railway station on Monday evening. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers […]
Police helicopter circles Southend city centre in late-night search
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, […]
Car park closure marks start of £575million ‘Better Queensway’ project
One of Southend’s busiest car parks has been closed and fenced off as work begins on the city’s £575 million Better Queensway regeneration project. The […]
Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman
A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the hospital. Twinkle Parappully, 46, of […]
British flag march’s small turnout blamed on poor weather
A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at its height. The organiser has […]
Uber confirms plans to return to Southend with new licence application
Uber has announced that it is seeking a licence to operate again in Southend, with the ride-hailing company saying it is formally applying through Southend […]
Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend
Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a series of thefts from B&M […]