southend-on-sea

Southend city council prosecutes Westcliff man for blue badge fraud

A man from Westcliff-on-Sea has been prosecuted after Southend City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team uncovered he was fraudulently…

8 months ago

c2c trains contactless ticketing off to a flying start with over 50k journeys in just two weeks

c2c’s new pay as you go contactless ticketing system is proving to be a huge hit, with over 50,000 journeys…

8 months ago

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs…

8 months ago

Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution

A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans…

8 months ago

Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital

Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is…

8 months ago

Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two…

8 months 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…

8 months ago

Coastguard teams conduct missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island

Coastguard teams from Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, and South Woodham Ferrers braved biting cold winds during a four-hour missing person search…

8 months ago

Man fighting for his life after serious assault in Southend: attempted murder investigation launched

Police have cordoned off Stadium Road, near the Greyhound Retail Park in Southend, following a serious assault that has left…

8 months ago

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against…

8 months ago

Van flips on its roof in Leigh-on-Sea, causing road closure

Part of The Fairway in Leigh-on-Sea was temporarily closed this morning due to an incident where a van overturned and…

8 months ago

Major collision in Shoebury involving two cars and a lorry

A serious multi-vehicle collision has occurred this morning on the A13 in Shoebury, involving two cars and a lorry at…

8 months ago

Southend predator jailed after police crack phone and uncover 110,000 indecent images of children

A Southend man has been jailed for 20 years after police uncovered more than 110,000 indecent images of children on…

8 months ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

8 months ago

Westcliff man handed 10-year restraining order for domestic abuse in landmark case

A Westcliff man has been given a 10-year restraining order and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to controlling…

8 months ago