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FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend

What is the Better Queensway project? Better Queensway is a long term regeneration scheme focused on the Queensway estate and…

2 days ago

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…

4 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…

6 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…

6 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…

7 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.…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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