economy

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

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

8 months ago

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem…

11 months 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

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

Mum thanks generous stranger who paid for food in Sainsbury’s

A struggling mum has publicly thanked a kind-hearted stranger who stepped in to help when she and her partner couldn’t…

4 years ago