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 of the Footsoldier: Ibiza, currently […]
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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, prompting a 16-hour emergency response. […]
No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance
Southend Pier’s iconic railway trains will be out of action for almost a month as crucial maintenance work takes place to ensure there a reliable […]
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 Ineson, of Southchurch Avenue, has […]
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 of coordinated raids across the […]
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, targeting fly-tipping, dog fouling, littering, […]
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 The Victoria Shopping Centre in […]
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 in Leigh-on-Sea and Rochford, where […]
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 than nine years in prison […]
Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system
Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face penalties through the post under […]
easyJet continues to expand routes from Southend Airport… with more to come
Southend Airport is bouncing back in a big way following the challenges during the pandemic, and easyJet is at the heart of its resurgence. easyJet […]
More easyJet routes from Southend Airport revealed: full flight times and destinations
London Southend Airport will have even more exciting routes on offer, with easyJet announcing three new destinations this morning, that are set to delight Essex […]
Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist
A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, who is currently practising […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
Westcliff nursing home helps residents feel joy with personalised dementia care
For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has shared how they go above […]