Southend-on-Sea2 days agoCity council launches its Christmas Toy DriveA councillor says she each year she is "inspired" by the generosity and kindness of residents.2 days ago3 days agoMan on bail after allegedly spitting at MP statuePolice continue to investigate after a video was uploaded to TikTok.3 days ago6 days agoGhosts film was not the plan, says starring actorMathew Baynton says the group had decided not to continue, until the cast met one more time.6 days ago6 days agoArrest after video appears to show man spit on murdered MP statueThe man remains in custody after being arrested in connection with the investigation6 days ago7 days agoFamily upset as man 'spits' on murdered MP's statueThe statue of Sir David Amess appears to have been targeted by a man who posted the incident online.7 days ago21 Oct 2026Man jailed after £200k of cannabis found in vanGjok Ndrevetaj is sentenced to three years and four months in prison for drug offences.21 Oct 202619 Oct 2026Masts from explosives-packed ship taken to museumRemoving the poles has reduced the risk of them toppling on to the bombs, a junior minister says.19 Oct 202617 Oct 2026Illegal tobacco worth £17k found in Just Eat bagPolice officers thank a member of the public who tipped them off about a suspicious car.17 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Why is it so hard to reapply for a blue badge? After an amputee was turned down for a new blue badge, others tell the BBC of similar struggles.16 Oct 2026...
