Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system
Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face penalties through the post under […]
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Nominate a Southend hero who should win VIP tickets to Lazydays Festival!
Southend City Day is a celebration of the city’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and incredible community spirit! To mark the occasion, we’re going to give […]
Dispersal order issued for all of Southend to prevent car cruise
Essex Police have put a dispersal order in place across Southend this weekend in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour amid concerns about a potential […]
Tragedy in Southend as person falls from multi-storey car park
Chichester Road in Southend has been closed following a heartbreaking incident in which a person fell from the Victoria Shopping Centre car park. It is […]
easyJet continues to expand routes from Southend Airport… with more to come
Southend Airport is bouncing back in a big way following the challenges during the pandemic, and easyJet is at the heart of its resurgence. easyJet […]
New volunteers begin lifesaving training at Southend RNLI
The Southend-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat station has welcomed eight new recruits who have embarked on their journey to becoming fully trained lifesaving volunteers. This fresh intake […]
Emergency road closure: Spa Road in Hockley shut due to complex water main repair
Drivers and residents in Hockley are facing significant disruption as Spa Road remains closed in both directions while engineers battle to repair a complicated water […]
Full Details: 38 weeks of major gas works set to cause disruption on Aldermans Hill and Southend Road
Drivers and residents in Rayleigh and Hockley are being warned to expect major traffic disruption as gas roadworks are set to last for 38 weeks. […]
More easyJet routes from Southend Airport revealed: full flight times and destinations
London Southend Airport will have even more exciting routes on offer, with easyJet announcing three new destinations this morning, that are set to delight Essex […]
Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist
A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, who is currently practising […]
Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know
After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from Southend City Council. The event […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
Westcliff nursing home helps residents feel joy with personalised dementia care
For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has shared how they go above […]
Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations
Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND). This crucial […]
Southend MPs respond to concerns over gynaecologist doctor’s past misconduct
Southend’s two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alba, have spoken out following growing public concern over Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a consultant at Southend Hospital, after […]