high street

Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on

Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city…

5 days ago

Southend Food & Drink Festival to serve up ten days of tasty deals and prizes this autumn

A brand-new culinary celebration is coming to Southend this autumn, as the city prepares to launch its first-ever Southend Food…

4 weeks ago

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

Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre…

2 months ago

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

A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home…

2 months ago

British flag march’s small turnout blamed on poor weather

A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at…

2 months ago

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

3 months ago

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

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for…

5 months ago

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

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on…

5 months ago

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

An emergency operation unfolded in Southend city centre this morning after a person was seen “sitting on a ledge” at…

6 months ago

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

The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it's opening day today…

6 months ago

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of…

7 months ago

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

The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new…

8 months ago

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

One of the most iconic names on the British high street is set to vanish after more than two centuries,…

8 months ago

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

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning…

10 months ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago