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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, […]

Everything you need to know for the 2025 free fireworks displays on Southend seafront

Friday, 12 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend-on-Sea’s Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the fantastic free fireworks will be […]

Uber confirms plans to return to Southend with new licence application

Friday, 12 September, 2025 News Editor 0

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

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 News Editor 0

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later this month, condemning what he […]

‘A shining star’: Family & police pay tribute to Leonna Ruka, aged 7, who was killed by tree in Southend

Tuesday, 1 July, 2025 News Editor 0

A seven-year-old girl who died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park has been named as Leonna Ruka, described by her heartbroken family as “the […]

Autistic boy left alone for 2.5 hours on school minibus outside driver’s home

Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend mum has spoken of her panic after her young autistic son was left alone on a school transport minibus for two and a […]

REVEALED: Southend Council wants to bring back the airshow, with event revival talks underway

Thursday, 1 May, 2025 News Editor 1

Southend City Council has confirmed it intends to bring back one of the region’s most iconic events – the Southend Airshow. In a surprise announcement, […]

No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance

Saturday, 8 March, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system

Monday, 3 March, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved

Friday, 21 February, 2025 News Editor 0

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 […]

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs across the city. The scam, […]

£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs

Monday, 10 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage, maintain, and improve the town’s […]

QR code parking scam targets drivers in Southend and across the UK

Thursday, 14 November, 2024 News Editor 0

Motorists in Southend and other areas across the UK are being warned about QR code scams that are tricking drivers into paying fraudsters instead of […]

Mass failure of traffic lights in Southend city centre

Monday, 22 July, 2024 News Editor 0

Multiple sets of traffic lights stopped working in Southend-on-Sea city centre on Monday evening. We began receiving reports of traffic lights being out at around […]

Special event in Southend commemorates 80 years since D-Day

Saturday, 8 June, 2024 News Editor 0

A special event took place in Southend Highstreet today, to honor the heroes of D-Day. The tribute was dedicated to the brave men and women […]

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