Woman with cystic fibrosis runs 36 marathons in 36 days
Doctors told this woman she would not live past 16 years old, because of her cystic fibrosis. Now aged 32, Sophie Holmes has just completed […]
Month: May 2024
Baby ducklings rescued in Southchurch Park
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and wildlife protection, a group of baby ducklings were saved from imminent danger in Southchurch Park. The vulnerable […]
Car enthusiast event ‘shuts down’ Southend seafront
Another ‘unauthorised’ car enthusiast event took place on Southend seafront this evening. The event was advertised on social media as the ‘Southend Shutdown’ and saw […]
Another coffee shop chain comes to Southend High Street
A new coffee shop chain is planning to open in Southend High Street, taking over the former Post Office unit. It will be the latest […]
Teenagers arrested after knife spotted in car and high-speed police chase
A teenager has admitted to a range of criminal offences including dangerous driving, after police officers responded to reports of someone with a knife in […]
Southend Wendy’s restaurant & takeaway opening date revealed
Wendy’s branding has been installed on a shop unit in Southend High Street, as the American chain officially confirms it is moving in with their […]
Huge brawl erupts at the Hoy & Helmet pub in Benfleet
Around 30 people were involved in a “massive brawl” at the Hoy & Helmet in Benfleet, during the Fury v Usyk fight. Some local residents […]
Serious police incident at The Garrison in Shoebury, after knife attack
A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight. Multiple police officers were standing […]
Special postbox topper installed on the world’s longest pier
To mark mental health week, this new kraken post box topper was unveiled on Southend Pier. The woolly kraken is even holding some knitted ice […]
Southend restaurant site branded a “complete eyesore”, after years of neglect.
The former Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Southend seafront was demolished in 2018. Now six years on, local residents are complaining that the site has been […]
easyJet to re-open base at Southend Airport, with six new routes launching
easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to popular destinations. The airline is […]
Blue bioluminescence plankton spotted on Southend beach
Bioluminescence plankton was seen in the water on Southend beach. The rare sight was seen at around 1am by two people out for a late […]