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“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

Man attacked in Southend High Street with a chair

A shocking video sent to us shows a person being attacked in broad daylight in Southend High Street. A topless…

1 year ago

30 extra flights at Southend Airport for the UEFA Champions League final

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans…

1 year ago

Woman with cystic fibrosis runs 36 marathons in 36 days

Doctors told this woman she would not live past 16 years old, because of her cystic fibrosis. Now aged 32,…

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

Teenagers arrested after knife spotted in car and high-speed police chase

A teenager has admitted to a range of criminal offences including dangerous driving, after police officers responded to reports of…

1 year ago

Huge brawl erupts at the Hoy & Helmet pub in Benfleet

Around 30 people were involved in a “massive brawl” at the Hoy & Helmet in Benfleet, during the Fury v…

1 year ago

Serious police incident at The Garrison in Shoebury, after knife attack

A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight.…

1 year ago

Special postbox topper installed on the world’s longest pier

To mark mental health week, this new kraken post box topper was unveiled on Southend Pier. The woolly kraken is…

1 year ago

easyJet to re-open base at Southend Airport, with six new routes launching

easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to…

1 year ago

Blue bioluminescence plankton spotted on Southend beach

Bioluminescence plankton was seen in the water on Southend beach. The rare sight was seen at around 1am by two…

1 year ago

Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown

Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed…

2 years ago

Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre

A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a…

2 years ago

Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach

A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has…

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