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Violent crime crackdown in Southend intensifies after new disturbances

A major police crackdown on violent crime in Southend is being stepped up, following a fresh incident in Warrior Square…

1 year ago

Southend city centre fight: Bottle used as weapon in violent Warrior Square clash

A violent fight in Southend city centre left two people seriously injured and sparked an emergency response, with one woman…

1 year ago

Controversial 14-storey high-rise block of flats gets green light in Southend after appeal

A 14-storey tower block is set to rise in Southend city centre after the Government overturned Southend City council’s refusal,…

1 year ago

Southend Pier to be covered in red poppies for Remembrance Day – how you can help

Southend’s iconic pier is set to bloom with thousands of handcrafted poppies this November, as part of a powerful community…

1 year ago

Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre

A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a…

1 year ago

Just Announced: Outdoor cinema events coming to Southend Pier, Shoebury East Beach & Thorpe Bay

Immersive outdoor cinema is coming to Southend-on-Sea this summer - Vision Cinema has revealed they are hosting a series of…

1 year ago

Essex fire and ambulance partnership extended to ease NHS pressure

A pioneering collaboration between Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) and the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust…

1 year ago

Rare & unique Essex home with its own orchard is going under the hammer: Look inside

A rare and characterful farmhouse in Rochford is up for auction in June, offering buyers the chance to own a…

1 year ago

New bulk-buy Food Warehouse set to open at Southend Retail Park

Iceland is planning to bring its popular bulk-buy store, The Food Warehouse, to Southend, with plans now submitted to Rochford…

1 year ago

Major fire rips through Westcliff block of flats, with large emergency response

A large fire has torn through the roof of a residential block of flats in Westcliff, with thick smoke seen…

1 year ago

24-Hour Flash Sale: Discounted wristbands launched for Southend half term inflatable fun days

Families across Southend are being urged to act fast as Ellis Leisure launches a 24-hour flash sale on tickets for…

1 year ago

Cutting-edge cancer treatment launched at Southend Hospital after £5.3m investment

A new era of cancer care has officially begun in Southend, as hospital staff, patients, and local politicians came together…

1 year ago

More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for…

1 year ago

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with…

1 year ago

Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train

A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man…

1 year ago