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“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect

A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair…

10 months ago

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

10 months ago

Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public…

10 months ago

How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife

Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that's part peaceful rural retreat,…

10 months ago

New bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport set to launch after popular demand

A long-awaited bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport is finally set to become a reality, with plans now moving…

10 months ago

Deal signed to deliver 800 new homes and unlock investment into Roots Hall stadium

A significant investment deal has finally been secured, paving the way for hundreds of new homes to be built at…

10 months ago

Rise of the Footsoldier 7 filming in Southend, with 3 more films planned

The hit British gangster franchise Rise of the Footsoldier is back, with filming for its highly anticipated seventh instalment, Rise…

10 months ago

Pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff charged after scaling Big Ben in dramatic 16-hour protest

A pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff-on-Sea has been charged after a high-profile protest that saw him scale London’s iconic Big Ben,…

10 months ago

Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted

A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan…

10 months ago

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…

10 months ago

Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city,…

10 months ago

Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre

B&M, one of the UK’s most popular discount retailers, is preparing for the grand opening of its brand-new store at…

10 months ago

Co-op admits to blocking rival supermarkets in Leigh & Rochford, forcing shoppers “to pay Co-op prices”

The Co-op supermarket chain has admitted to breaching competition rules more than 100 times across the UK, including multiple instances…

10 months ago

Two men jailed after police crackdown on drugs in Southend

A major police operation aimed at tackling gang-related crime in Southend has led to two men being sentenced to more…

11 months ago