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22kg of illegally harvested shellfish seized in crackdown on Southend beaches

Wednesday, 30 September, 2026 News Editor 0

More than 22kg of illegally harvested shellfish has been seized after police and council officers joined a crackdown on unauthorised collecting from Southend’s beaches. Four […]

Parents warn families after bruising on “particularly intense” Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair

Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 News Editor 0

Parents have warned families to be prepared for a particularly intense Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair after riders reported bruising and sickness.

New rules confirmed for larger and shared wheelie bins in Southend

Friday, 3 October, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Monday, 16 June, 2025 News Editor 1

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by Network Rail to infrastructure specialists […]

Motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash near Chalkwell Park

Monday, 19 May, 2025 News Editor 1

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from family members and renewed calls […]

Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash

Friday, 4 April, 2025 News Editor 0

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, […]

Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade

Thursday, 3 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near Westcliff. The unsettling interaction happened […]

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

Monday, 4 March, 2024 News Editor 0

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has been completed at Chalkwell beach, […]

Emergency services respond to incident in Chalkwell

Rooftop standoff between police and wanted man

Thursday, 7 August, 2014 News Editor 0

A wanted man caused a rooftop standoff with police today after he ran from officers who were attempting to arrest him. When police originally went […]

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