politics

Demonstrators gather in Southend High Street to show solidarity with Ukraine

Demonstrators from the ‘Southend Stands With Ukraine’ group gathered in the High Street yesterday to thank local people for their…

5 months ago

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…

7 months ago

Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution

A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans…

7 months ago

£105million project to tackle Southend flooding and sewage issues

A £105 million investment by Anglian Water to improve Southend’s sewage and flooding systems is set to commence within weeks,…

8 months ago

Royal Navy and RAF monitor Russian spy ship near Southend as tensions rise

A Russian spy ship, believed to be gathering intelligence on undersea NATO infrastructure, was closely monitored as it passed near…

11 months ago

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…

1 year ago

Anti-Tory graffiti appears overnight as election campaign heats up

Anti-Conservative graffiti has appeared overnight on hoardings around The Grand in Leigh Broadway, as election campaigns intensify. The vandalism sparked…

6 years ago

Bronze statue honouring fallen soldiers unveiled in Westcliff

A striking bronze statue of a soldier, standing in solemn respect for the fallen, has been installed in front of…

6 years ago