Southend-on-Sea13 hrs agoWatch: Off-duty police officer tackles shoplifterCCTV footage shows a man being wrestled to the ground moments after filling a bag with goods.13 hrs ago5 days agoSonny Green reveals next steps after BGTThe artist from Southend-on-Sea says he wants to inspire young people to get into poetry.5 days ago8 days agoThe table tennis club where you can see a doctorThe Over 50s Black Men Forum runs at 10 locations and is aiming to expand. 8 days ago29 May 2026Mum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chaseHollie Dance is the mother of Archie Battersbee, whose death attracted global headlines in 2022.29 May 202629 May 2026BGT finalist bent rules so his kids could watchSpoken word poet Sonny Green says it created "one of the best moments of our lives".29 May 202628 May 2026Is summer trouble turning the tide on Southend's appeal?Police action in the resort highlights tensions between tourism and concerns over crime.28 May 202627 May 2026Three knives seized at unofficial beach partyPolice make 13 arrests and turn 250 people away from Southend-on-Sea as they respond to the event.27 May 202626 May 2026Police deploy face tech in response to beach partyPolice are expecting "significant numbers of young people" to travel to Southend-on-Sea on .26 May 202626 May 2026Temperatures soar above 30C in the East of EnglandIt is a very hot start to the working week in the region after a record-breaking weekend of weather.26 May 2026...
