Police appeal following criminal damage incident at Cecil Court, Southend
Police are appealing for information after a door at a property in Cecil Court, Jones Close was damaged on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred at […]
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£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs
A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage, maintain, and improve the town’s […]
Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale
Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down sale, with everything in-store slashed […]
Two people seriously injured in violent Southend High Street incident
Shoppers in Southend High Street were shocked as a violent disturbance broke out at around 5.30pm yesterday, leaving two men seriously injured and causing damage […]
Police seeking men after assault left victim with injuries
Police have released images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Southend that left a man with bruising to his […]
Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange
A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the A127, A130, and A1245 meet. […]
It’s time to talk, with free NHS talking therapies in Essex
The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is urging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and take advantage of the wide range of support […]
Sheep arrive in Southend-on-Sea to help restore nature reserve
A flock of conservation grazing sheep have made part of Gunners Park their home, playing a vital role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem of the […]
Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend
Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]
Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault
A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault in the early hours. Officers […]
Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park
After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be the biggest lineup of music […]
Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel
Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into additional guest rooms and constructing […]
Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four
Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number of manned checkouts has been […]
Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison
A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced to more than seven years […]
Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre
A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing “explosions”. The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up in flames soon after 7:30pm, […]