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Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal…

19 hours ago

FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend

What is the Better Queensway project? Better Queensway is a long term regeneration scheme focused on the Queensway estate and…

2 days ago

2 years of roadworks: Queensway underpass to be filled in as Southend prepares for major road overhaul

Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass…

3 days ago

Plans for 2,000 new homes & Southend’s ‘largest park’ on green belt land near Thorpe Bay

Major proposals for 2,000 new homes on green belt land between Thorpe Bay and Shoebury have been revealed, as public…

1 month ago

Photos: £45,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco & Labubu toys seized in Southend High Street crackdown

Southend High Street has been the centre of a major Trading Standards operation that uncovered £45,000 worth of illegal vapes,…

2 months ago

New rules confirmed for larger and shared wheelie bins in Southend

Southend-on-Sea residents can now apply for larger wheelie bins as part of the city’s new waste collection scheme. After months…

2 months ago

Disruption set to continue as two sets of temporary traffic lights cause chaos in Rochford

Drivers in Rochford and Southend are facing major delays this week after two separate sets of temporary traffic lights were…

2 months ago

Car park closure marks start of £575million ‘Better Queensway’ project

One of Southend’s busiest car parks has been closed and fenced off as work begins on the city’s £575 million…

2 months ago

LOOK INSIDE: Southend’s new NHS diagnostic centre to open in former Argos store

The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic…

2 months ago

Everything you need to know about Southend’s 23A & 23B Leigh Link bus services

A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting…

2 months ago

Uber confirms plans to return to Southend with new licence application

Uber has announced that it is seeking a licence to operate again in Southend, with the ride-hailing company saying it…

2 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

3 months ago

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill.…

3 months ago

Community raises over £30k in memory of girl killed by falling tree, with plans to support another seriously injured girl

Southend continues to be in mourning after a devastating incident in Chalkwell Park which left one young girl dead and…

5 months ago

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by…

5 months ago