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New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

2 months ago

Southend Hospital introduces body cameras in A&E to protect staff from abuse

Staff in Southend Hospital’s Emergency Department are now wearing body-worn cameras to help protect themselves from abuse, following a rise…

2 months ago

Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64…

2 months ago

Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway - a charming miniature…

3 months ago

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

3 months ago

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

3 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

3 months ago

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

3 months ago

Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount

A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local…

3 months ago

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the…

3 months ago

Huge field fire in Rayeleigh sparks major emergency response and destroys crops

A large fire in a Rayleigh field triggered a significant emergency response on Friday 18 July, with smoke blowing across…

3 months ago

Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park

A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe…

3 months ago

Southend police seize illegal e-bikes from food delivery riders & others in city centre crackdown

Police in Southend have reportedly seized a number of electric bikes and e-scooters from food delivery riders and other members…

3 months ago

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

3 months ago

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services…

3 months ago