Man arrested after armed robbery in Southend city centre
A man has been arrested following a robbery in Southend that saw armed police dispatched to a property in Maldon Road. Essex Police were called […]
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Green light for Southend’s Empire Theatre to be redeveloped into flats after planning appeal win
Plans to redevelop Southend’s historic Empire Theatre site into a five and six-storey block of flats, shops and community spaces are back on track after […]
Long queues spark frustration at Leigh tip, with Southend tip now to have reduced capacity for works
Residents in Southend are voicing growing frustration over long queues and “traffic chaos” at Leigh Marshes Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), following a major site […]
Police appeal after child hurt by off-lead dog in Southend’s Priory Park
Police are appealing for help to identify a woman that they want to speak to after a child was injured in an incident involving a […]
Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled
An man who reportedly persistently harassed and verbally abused vulnerable members of the public has been remanded to prison awaiting sentencing, following a Criminal Behaviour […]
New plans for 1,300 homes on green belt land between Rayleigh & Wickford
Major plans to build 1,300 homes at Dollymans Farm, on green belt land between Rayleigh and Wickford, have been revealed by developer Bloor Homes. The […]
Over 700 NHS job cuts to hit Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals
Hundreds more NHS jobs are set to be cut across Southend, Basildon and Chelmsford hospitals, as the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pushes […]
Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre
Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police. The arrests happened on Saturday […]
Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation
Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with an ongoing arson investigation in […]
Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed
An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was ‘mistakenly’ installed opposite the entrance to Southend […]
Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music
A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered to stop by the council. […]
Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine
Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their continued support throughout the ongoing […]
Off-duty police officer recognised for trying to save man hit by train in Prittlewell
An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer who risked his life to save an injured man on the tracks at Prittlewell Station has been honoured with a […]
Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses
Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of five in Southchurch Park late […]
Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests
Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday, 19 April – a date […]