business

New bulk-buy Food Warehouse set to open at Southend Retail Park

Iceland is planning to bring its popular bulk-buy store, The Food Warehouse, to Southend, with plans now submitted to Rochford…

4 months ago

PETA activists stage ‘go-vegan’ protest outside new Popeyes chicken restaurant in Southend

The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it's opening day today…

5 months ago

Dunelm plans to open new store in Southend city centre

Major retailer Dunelm has resurfaced plans to open a new store in Southend High Street. The retailer is planning once…

9 months ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago

Clintons announces closure of Southend High Street store

There’s been another blow for the High Street as Clintons Cards announces it will be closing in January 2025. The…

1 year ago

Over 60 firefighters tackle major warehouse fire in Rochford

A major fire broke out in Stambridge, Rochford, at industrial units on Christmas Eve. At least 60 firefighters were dispatched…

2 years ago

Wilko in Southend shuts its doors for good

The store closed permanently on Tuesday 3 October, after the chain collapsed in to administration and all remaining stock was…

2 years ago

Postal workers in Southend strike over pay dispute, causing major disruption

Royal Mail services across Southend-on-Sea have been severely disrupted today as Royal Mail workers staged a strike in an ongoing…

3 years ago

Sun bed tanning salon catches fire in Shoebury

A fire broke out inside a tanning salon near the ASDA supermarket in Shoeburyness, sending thick black smoke billowing into…

3 years ago

Tang’s Chinese buffet in Southend closes

Tang’s, an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Southend High Street, has been closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the…

4 years ago