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Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

2 months ago

More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for…

5 months ago

Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more…

10 months ago

Decomposing dog found in fly-tipped rubbish near Great Wakering, Essex

A dead Bully-type dog was sadly discovered dumped in a “horrendous” pile of fly-tipped rubbish at the weekend in Great…

1 year ago

New average speed cameras could be coming to Southend

New average speed cameras could be installed on a busy dual carriageway in Southend, after residents petitioned the council. Southend…

1 year ago

Southend seafront car parking now more expensive than Disney World

It now costs more to park on Southend seafront for a day, than it does to park at Disney World…

1 year ago

Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days

Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to…

2 years ago

Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines

Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size…

2 years ago

Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend

Wendy's has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted…

2 years ago

Untreated sewage discharged into Southend sea

According to alerts from the Surfers Against Sewage service, both the Three Shells beach in Southend and East Beach in…

3 years ago