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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, […]

Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store

Friday, 11 April, 2025 News Editor 1

A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London Road – a site that’s […]

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 […]

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

Saturday, 15 March, 2025 News Editor 1

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially opened its doors in The […]

Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre

Thursday, 6 March, 2025 News Editor 0

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”

Wednesday, 5 March, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale

Sunday, 9 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down sale, with everything in-store slashed […]

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Thursday, 30 January, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number of manned checkouts has been […]

The Range set to open new superstore at Rayleigh Weir after Homebase closure

Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Rayleigh Weir Retail Park at Stadium Way is set for a retail shake-up as The Range prepares to take over the soon-to-close Homebase store. The […]

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 […]

Community treasure hunt after Royal Mail delivers parcel to a random patch of grass

Thursday, 25 July, 2024 News Editor 0

A man in Great Wakering was forced to go on a treasure hunt to find their parcel today, after it was delivered to a random […]

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Saturday, 24 February, 2024 News Editor 0

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the checkout assistant. The initiative has […]

Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers

Saturday, 16 December, 2023 News Editor 0

There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening. Roads became “gridlocked” due to […]

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