TEENAGERS carried out a long-distance rescue mission to transport a crab 40 miles from a fishmongers to release it into Southend’s sea and back to freedom.
A THUG that was part of a gang who viciously beat a Good Samaritan outside a supermarket lied in court “because his dad told him to”.
A HOCKLEY man “is acting out of misguided loyalty” to protect his brother from claims he threatened a cabbie with a hammer, a court heard.
A CHARITY fun walk which continued to be a success despite the Covid-19 pandemic will see more than double the amount of people take part this year.
A WOMAN who has lived with diabetes since she was a child is still going strong after 60 years with the disease.
HERE is a rundown of all the interesting cases at magistrates' court in south Essex this week.
IF you are a victim of a crime, you want to see justice done.
THE grand return of Southend's film festival is set for this month - despite the director nearly deciding to terminate the entire event last year.
BUS stops with “green roofs” as well as wildflowers and plants would provide a “biodiversity corridor” on Southend’s busiest roads, councillors claim.
THESE are the biggest stories on major planning applications in south Essex heard recently.
