Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good
The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was heavily discounted. The retailer fell […]
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Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023
The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised by the Southend Seaside Partnership […]
Arson investigation after derelict building destroyed in fire
A derelict building in Southend caught fire on Monday evening, with at least five firefighter crews sent to the incident. The fire in the end-terrace […]
Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend
A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend’s nightlife scene. Tucked away near Southend Airport, The Lounge […]
Man assaulted and left with serious injuries in Southend City centre
A crime scene cordon was put in place in Southend High Street on Sunday night after a man was assaulted. The incident happened at around […]
Police deal with major disorder in Southend
Essex Police dealt with a day of major disorder in Southend City Centre and seafront on Tuesday 1 August. At least 30 officers were drafted […]
Car theft ‘chop shops’ uncovered in Essex
Essex Police have uncovered a significant car theft syndicate in Southend, responsible for stealing Ford Fiestas and other cars from across Essex and London areas. […]
Hundreds of car enthusiasts descend on Southend seafront
Southend Seafront was brought to a standstill tonight, as hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived during a busy Bank Holiday Monday. There was very heavy traffic […]
Huge fire at Southend industrial unit started deliberately
Fire investigators believe that a huge fire at an industrial unit in Eastwood on Saturday was started deliberately. Drone footage revealed just how large the […]
Police car and bicycle in collision opposite Southend Hospital
Police are investigating after a police car was in a collision with a bicycle today outside Southend Hospital. Officers were responding to a call when […]
Major fire at building in Hamlet Court Road
A major broke out at a building in Anerley Road, Westcliff, destroying much of the proptery. Multiple firefighter crews were called to the blaze in […]
Two people stabbed near nightclub in Southend City centre
A crime scene cordon is in place outside a nightclub in Southend city centre, following a double-stabbing last night. Police were called to the incident, […]
Busy Kent Elms A127 junction blocked by collision
A collision involving an Amazon Prime heavy goods vehicle and a Smart car has brought traffic to a standstill at the busy Kent Elms junction […]
Attempted rape in Southend city centre
Police detectives are investigating an assault in Southend which they’re treating as an attempted rape. It was reported that a woman in her 30s had […]
Woman threatened with knife in Southend alleyway
Police are investigating after a woman was threatened with a knife in Southend city centre. The victim, a woman aged in her 20s, was walking […]