Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation
A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at gunpoint on Tylers Avenue. The […]
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Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount
A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local schoolchildren – as a way […]
c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company
Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the government takes control of the […]
Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park
A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe Park – half of which […]
Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown
Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members of the public as part […]
Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront
Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and a firearm on Southend seafront. […]
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services were called to the junction […]
Four killed in plane crash at Southend Airport: Here’s everything that is known
A tragic plane crash at Southend Airport has left four people dead and brought all flight operations to a halt. Here’s a full breakdown of […]
Tumble dryer blaze forces family to flee tower block flat in Eastwood, Southend
A family has been left homeless after a fire broke out in a flat on the fourth floor of an 11-storey tower block in Eastwood […]
Local NHS heroes featured in new Netflix series ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’
Staff from Southend Hospital and Broomfield Hospital will soon find themselves on screens around the world, starring in a powerful new Netflix documentary series that […]
GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures
Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for many local gamers and shoppers. […]
Southend woman jailed for stealing over £200,000 from charity she worked for
A woman from Southend has been jailed for stealing almost £217,000 from the charity she worked for, following a years-long fraud that included falsified records, […]
EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination
Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi in Finland, the “enchanting gateway […]
Shoebury police raids uncover suspected drugs, weapons and stolen vehicles
Two men have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated police raids at multiple locations in Shoebury. In the early hours of Tuesday 1 July, […]
‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend
A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by her heartbroken family as “the […]