“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. Part of the reason is […]
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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 man was punched to the […]
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 to the Champions League final […]
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, Sophie Holmes has just completed […]
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 in Southchurch Park. The vulnerable […]
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 someone with a knife in […]
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 Usyk fight. Some local residents […]
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. Multiple police officers were standing […]
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 even holding some knitted ice […]
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 popular destinations. The airline is […]
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 people out for a late […]
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 barriers along the central seafront […]
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 16 storey block named Quantock. […]
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 been completed at Chalkwell beach, […]
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 of the revenue earned has […]