Southend-on-Sea4 hrs agoMan guilty after dogs found in poor conditionsTerence Snooks is 63 and is due to be sentenced at Basildon Magistrates' Court at a later date.4 hrs ago11 hrs agoNumber of rough sleepers unacceptable, says charityUp to 60 people are sleeping rough in Southend-on-Sea at night, a charity's chief executive says. 11 hrs ago2 days agoYoung boxers hope new club can help more teensThe youth club and boxing facility will be rebuilt with £2m of government funding.2 days ago3 days agoLamborghini driven at twice the limit is seizedPolice are told it was being driven at about 80mph in a 30mph zone.3 days ago1 Sept 2026Boys club demolition to begin ahead of £2m rebuildThe Lifstan Boys Club has been described as "a community beacon" by the minister for sport.1 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Departing police boss warns PM against cutsThe Essex chief constable urges Andy Burnham not to "throw the baby out with the bath water".31 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Train derailment caused by 'kink' in the trackInvestigators say a carriage was dragged across sleepers and ballast for about 1.5 miles (2.4km).28 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Rail services resume after Wickford derailmentTrains are running again along the route where a train partially came off the tracks on 14 August.26 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Police honour bravery of amusement arcade staffA force recognises three men who helped protect people when violence broke out on Southend seafront.25 Aug 2026...
