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Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures

Monday, 6 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre store. The popular fashion chain, […]

LOOK INSIDE: New independent hardware store opens in Leigh-on-Sea

Monday, 22 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home improvement supplies. Leigh Hardware Store, […]

British flag march’s small turnout blamed on poor weather

Sunday, 21 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at its height. The organiser has […]

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a free portion of spring rolls. […]

GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures

Monday, 7 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for many local gamers and shoppers. […]

Southend’s last big nightclub to shut down after seven years of ‘memories’

Friday, 20 June, 2025 News Editor 0

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on Saturday 5th July 2025. The […]

Major emergency in Southend city centre as person spotted on car park ledge

Tuesday, 20 May, 2025 News Editor 0

An emergency operation unfolded in Southend city centre this morning after a person was seen “sitting on a ledge” at height at the Victoria Shopping […]

PETA activists stage ‘go-vegan’ protest outside new Popeyes chicken restaurant in Southend

Friday, 16 May, 2025 News Editor 0

The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it’s opening day today – it also attracted animal […]

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 News Editor 0

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of youths in Queens Road. The […]

Popeyes fried chicken to open new Southend High Street restaurant, next to KFC & Taco Bell

Tuesday, 8 April, 2025 News Editor 0

The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new restaurant set to open just […]

WHSmith brand to disappear from the high street – what is the new brand ‘TG Jones’?

Friday, 28 March, 2025 News Editor 0

One of the most iconic names on the British high street is set to vanish after more than two centuries, as WH Smith’s store network […]

Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

Sunday, 2 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 News Editor 0

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement from the High Street. SALVO […]

Clintons announces closure of Southend High Street store

Sunday, 18 August, 2024 News Editor 0

There’s been another blow for the High Street as Clintons Cards announces it will be closing in January 2025. The greeting card shop has been […]

Revolution bar in Southend to close down

Saturday, 1 June, 2024 News Editor 0

It’s been announced that the Revolution bar in Southend is closing down, after 7 years as part of Southend’s nightlife scene. Revolution Southend will close […]

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