Southend welcomes Crave Bakery as former Wenzel’s unit gets new lease of life
A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors – marking a major milestone for […]
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Bottomless brunch arrives in Leigh-on-Sea with DJs, samba shows & Mediterranean feasting
One of Leigh-on-Sea’s most talked-about restaurants is raising the bar for weekend dining. The Med – a vibrant Mediterranean eatery on Eastwood Road North – […]
Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond
Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats. Thick smoke was seen billowing […]
Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store
A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London Road – a site that’s […]
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids
A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes hidden inside local shops – […]
Lonely peacock called Kevin wanders house-to-house in search of love
Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon – has been leading his […]
Infinity Showbar in Southend closes after five years of drag, glitter and good times
A much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in Southend has shut its doors after five colourful years. Infinity Showbar & Lounge, based on Alexandra Street in the heart […]
Major blaze engulfs warehouse near Sadlers Farm in Benfleet, with “30-feet flames”
A major fire broke out late on Tuesday night (9 April) at a long-abandoned warehouse in South Benfleet, sending flames soaring into the night sky […]
Car overturns in Westcliff, following a number of vehicle rollovers in Southend in recent weeks
A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend in just a matter of […]
Popeyes fried chicken to open new Southend High Street restaurant, next to KFC & Taco Bell
The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new restaurant set to open just […]
Two crashes on same road in Southend city centre take out lights and block road
Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking out street lights and leaving […]
Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am
A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in the early hours of the […]
“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator
A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s barely fit for purpose — […]
Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash
The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious safety concerns. Built in 1910, […]
Car flips upside down in crash outside Southend Hospital A&E
In an unusual incident, a car crashed and flipped upside down right outside the entrance to Southend Hospital’s A&E department. The vehicle, believed to have […]