Directly elected mayor could oversee major change in South Essex
Residents across South Essex may soon have the power to elect a mayor who will help revitalise the region with
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Southend MP calls plans to make masks mandatory an ‘infringement on civil liberties’
A Southend MP has called government plans to fine people £100 for not wearing masks in shops an infringement of
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Second World War grenade discovered in Southend play area
A controlled detonation took place in Southend on Saturday July 11 after children found a Second World War hand grenade
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Scooter stolen in Southend
Police are investigating a robbery in which a teenager’s electric scooter was stolen and are looking to speak to witnesses.
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Thousands of pounds of illegally harvested shellfish seized off Southend’s coast
A week-long operation to tackle the illegal harvesting of shellfish off Southend’s coastline has been a success with over 810kg
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Southend man critical after being attacked in own home
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following reports of an aggravated burglary in Southend. Police were called
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Appeal following stabbing incident in Southend
A man was seriously injured in Southend on Friday July 3 and police are encouraging witnesses to come forward. Officers
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Drug dealer jailed for three years
A drug dealer found with drugs worth more than £8,000, £2,000 in cash and a machete has been jailed thanks
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Domestic abuse increases during lockdown
The number of people arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in Essex increased by 20 per cent in the first
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Police show respect on Armed Forces Day
Police have paid tribute to fallen and serving heroes to mark Armed Forces Day. Officers and staff have taken part
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