southend

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,…

54 minutes ago

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…

3 days ago

“Concrete it over” – ideas shared for Southend lagoon after family get trapped in ‘quicksand’

Fresh calls are growing over what should happen to Three Shells Lagoon in Southend after more people became stuck in…

5 days ago

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…

7 days ago

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…

1 week ago

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…

3 weeks ago

Woman attacked near Queensway roundabout as police set up two crime scene cordons in Southend

Two police crime scene cordons remain in place in Southend city centre this morning after a woman was attacked in…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab

Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a "swift and…

2 months ago

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"…

2 months ago

Emotional farewell as hundreds of Fitzwimarc students line street outside school to honour Harry Crysell

Emotional tributes have poured in from friends, family and the wider community after the funeral of 14-year-old Harry Crysell. Harry…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago