New rules confirmed for larger and shared wheelie bins in Southend
Southend-on-Sea residents can now apply for larger wheelie bins as part of the city’s new waste collection scheme. After months of anticipation, Southend City Council […]
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LOOK INSIDE: New independent hardware store opens in Leigh-on-Sea
A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home improvement supplies. Leigh Hardware Store, […]
LOOK INSIDE: Southend’s new NHS diagnostic centre to open in former Argos store
The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) – and it’s […]
Everything you need to know about Southend’s 23A & 23B Leigh Link bus services
A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting out the need to change […]
How to stop maggots, flies and bad smells from Southend’s new wheelie bins
Southend residents are continuing to receive their new wheelie bins as part of the council’s city-wide overhaul of waste collections, with 198,000 plastic bins being […]
Parking wars: why putting cones or bins outside your house to stop people parking is illegal
Parking tensions are growing in towns and cities across the UK, with disputes increasingly spilling onto the street. In areas where on-street parking is scarce, […]
Highly aggressive Asian hornets are spreading into South East England, killing bees
Residents across the South East of England – including Essex and Southend – are being warned about an increase in “highly aggressive” Asian hornets, which […]
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 multi-coloured jets of water dancing […]
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 railway offering scenic rides through […]
Skylark Hotel in Essex housing asylum seekers as national debate intensifies
The Skylark Hotel in Southend remains closed to the public and in use as accommodation for people seeking asylum, more than three years after it […]
Controversial 14-storey high-rise block of flats gets green light in Southend after appeal
A 14-storey tower block is set to rise in Southend city centre after the Government overturned Southend City council’s refusal, sparking fresh debate over urban […]
Cutting-edge cancer treatment launched at Southend Hospital after £5.3m investment
A new era of cancer care has officially begun in Southend, as hospital staff, patients, and local politicians came together to mark the grand opening […]
More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules
Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for city residents – not businesses […]
easyJet re-opens base at Southend Airport, offering 20 routes and creating 1,200 jobs
easyJet has launched its tenth UK base at London Southend Airport, in a move that strengthens its presence in the UK leisure travel market and […]
Jobs: Exciting summer roles available – drivers & event staff needed
If you’re looking for a fun, energetic job this summer, Ellis Leisure has exciting opportunities available! The leading local events company, known for its inflatable […]