A website uniting the Southend community against the menace of crime has been given a 21st century makeover.

The Southend Neighbourhood Watch site is now more up to date than ever and features new interactive options, such as the chance to ask a councillor or policeman for advice.

Editor Michael Holland said that the site is now more user-friendly and community-orientated. He added: "We are really pleased with it and what we are trying to do now is get some funding for it through sponsorship."

The site is supported by Southend police and is aiming to forge further community links to include an even wider range of issues that affect residents and businesses.

Visit the website at www.nhw.org.uk

Published Wednesday, February 20, 2002