Southend seafront car parking now more expensive than Disney World
It now costs more to park on Southend seafront for a day, than it does to park at Disney World in Florida for a day. […]
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Special event in Southend commemorates 80 years since D-Day
A special event took place in Southend Highstreet today, to honor the heroes of D-Day. The tribute was dedicated to the brave men and women […]
Warning issued for people planning to walk out to Mulberry Harbour
The Mulberry Harbour, also known as the Phoenix Caisson, lays on the seabed off of Thorpe Bay where it has been ever since it was […]
“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 […]
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 […]