Shoeburyness12 Jun 2026Four boys arrested after building catches firePolice say their investigation in Shoeburyness is being taken "extremely seriously".12 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Fans say Dyer's arrival is 'great news' for clubFormer England midfielder Kieron Dyer is the new Southend United head coach.9 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Fire causes significant damage to derelict buildingPolice say the blaze is being treated as a "suspected arson" and investigations were progressing.7 Jun 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 202619 May 2026Kitesurfer praises crews after near-fatal crashHe feels he has been given another chance at life, thanks to air ambulance paramedics.19 May 20261 May 2026Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crashLee Rance, 44, is jailed for more than 20 years at Basildon Crown Court.1 May 202617 Apr 2026Fears stroke victim will lose Cambodia hospital bedMichael Blake is partially-paralysed and is unable to talk, according to his son.17 Apr 202622 Feb 2026RNLI volunteer records 100th life saved in 40 yearsCommander Tony Bonham, 59, says he feels "young" and has years of service left in him.22 Feb 202619 Nov 2025U-turn over reduced bus service after feedbackThe bus operator says it will improve links from January "in response to feedback from residents".19 Nov 2025...
