southend

Smash burger craze hits Southend as new burger joint opens

Southend food lovers have a new hotspot to rave about, as SMASH – The Burger Joint has officially opened its…

1 year ago

Southend woman who helps homeless and vulnerable dogs wins special prize

A local hero who dedicates her time to helping vulnerable people and their beloved pets has won a well-deserved VIP…

1 year ago

Police crackdown at Southend car meet sparks debate over arrests and heavy-handed tactics

A heated debate has erupted following a major police operation at a car meet in Southend-on-Sea last weekend. The event,…

1 year ago

Police shut down Southend seafront after huge car meet prompts dispersal order

A large gathering of car enthusiasts in Southend led to the police enforcing a dispersal order on Saturday night (March…

1 year ago

‘New town’ proposal could see 10,000 new homes built between Southend and Rochford

A major new housing development that could see 10,000 homes built between Southend-on-Sea and Rochford is being explored by local…

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Multiple fire crews respond to flat fire in Southend high-rise

A fire broke out in a second-floor flat of a high-rise building in Southend on the evening of Friday, 21…

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How to organise a VE Day street party in Southend as 80th anniversary celebrations take shape

Southend residents are being encouraged to start planning celebrations for the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, with…

1 year ago

Man jailed after threatening to throw faeces and urine over a traffic warden and handling stolen goods

A man who threatened to douse a traffic warden with faeces and urine before being linked to a stolen vehicle…

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Police uncover huge cannabis farm in the centre of Southend City, during early morning raid

Police officers acting on reports of suspicious activity have uncovered a substantial cannabis farm during a carefully planned strike in…

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Sharp rise in STI cases in Southend – how you can get tested

A sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Southend-on-Sea has prompted a health organisation to offer free and confidential…

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“There’s no deterrent”. Fire vehicle stolen & stripped of engine in just four hours

A fire safety vehicle was stolen from a Southend industrial estate and had its engine completely ripped out in a…

1 year ago

Man driving Micra slashes car tyre after parking row in Westcliff

Police are appealing for witnesses after a parking dispute in Southend escalated into an act of criminal damage. Officers are…

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“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect

A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair…

1 year ago

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

1 year ago

Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public…

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