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Full Details: 38 weeks of major gas works set to cause disruption on Aldermans Hill and Southend Road

Drivers and residents in Rayleigh and Hockley are being warned to expect major traffic disruption as gas roadworks are set…

1 year ago

Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist

A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali…

1 year ago

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations

Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Southend city council prosecutes Westcliff man for blue badge fraud

A man from Westcliff-on-Sea has been prosecuted after Southend City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team uncovered he was fraudulently…

1 year ago

c2c trains contactless ticketing off to a flying start with over 50k journeys in just two weeks

c2c’s new pay as you go contactless ticketing system is proving to be a huge hit, with over 50,000 journeys…

1 year ago

Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution

A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans…

1 year ago

Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital

Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is…

1 year ago

Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two…

1 year ago

Doctor who removed ovaries without consent is allowed to continue practising

A doctor who removed the ovaries of two women without their consent has been deemed 'fit to practise' by a…

1 year ago

Coastguard teams conduct missing person search exercise on Two Tree Island

Coastguard teams from Southend-on-Sea, Canvey Island, and South Woodham Ferrers braved biting cold winds during a four-hour missing person search…

1 year ago

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against…

1 year ago