Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

10 months ago

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of…

Southend Halloween Parade will return for its biggest, brightest and spookiest event yet

10 months ago

Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year…

Residents report “awful stench” across Canvey & Benfleet after chemical leak

10 months ago

A strong and sickening smell that spread across parts of Canvey Island and Benfleet has been traced, after multiple evacuations…

Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event

10 months ago

A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely…

Police cordon off area of Southend High Street after man found with head injury

10 months ago

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury, after an incident in Southend High…

Southend welcomes Crave Bakery as former Wenzel’s unit gets new lease of life

10 months ago

A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors –…

Bottomless brunch arrives in Leigh-on-Sea with DJs, samba shows & Mediterranean feasting

10 months ago

One of Leigh-on-Sea’s most talked-about restaurants is raising the bar for weekend dining. The Med - a vibrant Mediterranean eatery…

Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond

10 months ago

Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats.…

Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store

10 months ago

A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London…

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids

10 months ago

A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes…