Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown

2 years ago

Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed…

Street fight captured on video as police step up patrols in Southend

2 years ago

This video was captured on Saturday in Southend City centre, showing a man attacking another man in broad daylight. The…

Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre

2 years ago

A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a…

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

2 years ago

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks

2 years ago

Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking…

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

2 years ago

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…

Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines

2 years ago

Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size…

Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre

2 years ago

Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising…

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

2 years ago

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

2 years ago

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…