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At St Peter’s-on-the-Wall, Bradwell, one of the oldest surviving churches in England, dating back to the 7th Century, rural engagement officers shared its rich history with visitors and raised awareness about heritage crime At St Peter’s-on-the-Wall, Bradwell, one of the oldest surviving churches in England, dating back to the 7th Century, rural engagement officers shared its rich history with visitors and raised awareness about heritage crime

Safeguarding our heritage for generations to come

08:00 12/07/2025

Essex Police rural engagement officers have been raising awareness of anti-social behaviour at historical sites, what heritage crime is and how to report it to police

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Southend: Dispersal order for Southend seafront

19:30 11/07/2025

A dispersal order is in place this evening (Friday 11 July) on Southend seafront.

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Southend: 12-minute pursuit leads to 19 months in jail

12:03 11/07/2025

A man’s been jailed for 19 months after repeatedly failing to stop and driving dangerously through residential streets in Southend city centre.

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Just Here To Work: Supporting staff facing stalking or harassment in their workplace

17:32 10/07/2025

Our Business Crime Team is working with partners to highlight ways stalking or harassment can take place at work and how to report it to police

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Southend & Hadleigh: Man admits stealing Champagne and Cognac after his arrest on the spot for shop theft

14:00 09/07/2025

A 32-year-old man has admitted stealing £1,356.43 of goods from BP garage shops in Hadleigh, Shoeburyness and Westcliff

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May 2024 276 7.6%
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