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 his mobile phone, leading to […]
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£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, following a pivotal meeting at […]
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 and coercive behaviour over a […]
Eastwood Crime Spree: Multiple burglaries and thefts reported
Residents in the Eastwood area of Southend have experienced a spate of burglaries and thefts over the last few days. Reports suggest that a suspect […]
Police appeal following criminal damage incident at Cecil Court, Southend
Police are appealing for information after a door at a property in Cecil Court, Jones Close was damaged on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred at […]
£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs
A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage, maintain, and improve the town’s […]
Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale
Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down sale, with everything in-store slashed […]
Two people seriously injured in violent Southend High Street incident
Shoppers in Southend High Street were shocked as a violent disturbance broke out at around 5.30pm yesterday, leaving two men seriously injured and causing damage […]
Police seeking men after assault left victim with injuries
Police have released images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Southend that left a man with bruising to his […]
Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange
A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the A127, A130, and A1245 meet. […]
It’s time to talk, with free NHS talking therapies in Essex
The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is urging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and take advantage of the wide range of support […]
Sheep arrive in Southend-on-Sea to help restore nature reserve
A flock of conservation grazing sheep have made part of Gunners Park their home, playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem of the […]
Person dies after being hit by c2c train in Leigh-on-Sea
A person tragically lost their life after being struck by a train in Leigh-on-Sea. There was significant disruption to rail services in the area throughout […]
Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend
Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]
Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault
A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault in the early hours. Officers […]