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 begin to emerge from those […]
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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 after their windows were smashed […]
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, including police and paramedics, were […]
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 than 100 of the high-tech […]
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 near Southend Pier, after falling […]
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 the early hours of Sunday […]
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 unit – in a move […]
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 been sent to select households […]
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” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
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 meat from an M&S store […]
Magic Mike-style show coming to Southend with dinner included
A Magic Mike-inspired live show is heading to Southend, with the ‘24K Magic Men‘ set to perform on Saturday 28th March. Billed as “a Magic […]
Another national brand set to leave Southend High Street with Claire’s closure
Claire’s Accessories, the jewellery and fashion accessories retailer, is set to close its Southend branch, marking another big-brand exit from the city’s High Street and […]
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 in the city. Southend City […]
FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend
Access and traffic changes to Queensway: Housing and estate regeneration: Environment, parking and public spaces: Project timeline and delivery:
Boom Battle Bar in Southend shuts suddenly just two years after opening
Boom Battle Bar in Southend has shut suddenly, just over two years after opening inside the Victoria Shopping Centre. The venue opened in October 2023 […]