Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure…
For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has…
A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…
Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…
Flowers and written tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Westcliff, after a 52-year-old mum and…
Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to…
A murder investigation has been launched after a serious assault in Westcliff on Thursday evening. The incident happened shortly before…
A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…
Police, armed police, paramedics and firefighters were dispatched to a multi-agency incident in Crowstone Road, Westcliff, today. Police officers were…
A major broke out at a building in Anerley Road, Westcliff, destroying much of the proptery. Multiple firefighter crews were…
Firefighters tackled this “deliberate” fire in Southend early this morning, which involved two tonnes of tyres and a number of…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Westcliff. Police were called…
A man has tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Westcliff in the early hours of this morning, with…
A striking bronze statue of a soldier, standing in solemn respect for the fallen, has been installed in front of…