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 free portion of spring rolls. […]
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 in violence and aggression against […]
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 […]
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, after a man in his […]
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 Sierra Leone Outing brings hundreds […]
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 gunpoint on Tylers Avenue. The […]
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 manage and maintain its wastewater […]
Three new unitary councils proposed to simplify Greater Essex local government
Essex County Council has unveiled its preferred proposal for a major shake-up of local government in Greater Essex, proposing to replace the existing 15 local […]
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 schoolchildren – as a way […]
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 government takes control of the […]
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 key roads and local homes […]
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 Park – half of which […]
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 of the public as part […]
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 a firearm on Southend seafront. […]