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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…

2 months ago

Southend Pier to be covered in red poppies for Remembrance Day – how you can help

Southend’s iconic pier is set to bloom with thousands of handcrafted poppies this November, as part of a powerful community…

4 months ago

Young woman reunited with ‘guardian angel’ who rescued her from “aggressive stalker” on c2c train

A woman from Southend has been reunited with the stranger who stepped in to protect her from a threatening man…

4 months ago

Southend Halloween Parade will return for its biggest, brightest and spookiest event yet

Southend’s much-loved Halloween Parade is set to light up the seafront once again this October, returning for its fifth year…

6 months ago

Filthy road signs? This man has been cleaning them up – for free!

Southend’s road signs have been getting a much-needed makeover, thanks to one dedicated man with a brush and a mission.…

6 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

7 months ago

Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

8 months ago

Tortoise missing for two weeks found on c2c train tracks

A tortoise was spotted walking along the train tracks at Southend Central c2c station yesterday, after going missing from a…

1 year ago

Community treasure hunt after Royal Mail delivers parcel to a random patch of grass

A man in Great Wakering was forced to go on a treasure hunt to find their parcel today, after it…

1 year ago

Murder investigation after two men seriously assaulted in Westcliff, Essex

A murder investigation has been launched after a serious assault in Westcliff on Thursday evening. The incident happened shortly before…

1 year ago

Special event in Southend commemorates 80 years since D-Day

A special event took place in Southend Highstreet today, to honor the heroes of D-Day. The tribute was dedicated to…

1 year ago

“Huge cuts” to Southend’s grass cutting team

Residents have been noticing that areas of grass around Southend-on-Sea haven’t been cut this year and are becoming very overgrown.…

1 year ago

Baby ducklings rescued in Southchurch Park

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and wildlife protection, a group of baby ducklings were saved from imminent danger…

1 year ago