Southend MP calls emergency meeting over ‘rotting food stench’ from burned warehouse
A Southend MP has described rotting food inside a fire-damaged warehouse as a serious “hygiene hazard”, after weeks of foul smells and swarms of flies […]
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50k free bin stickers given out as Southend’s new wheelie bin service officially begins – here’s the latest questions and answers
A Southend-based company has given out 50,000 free stickers to help residents label their new wheelie bins, as the city officially begins its new recycling […]
Residents hit by ‘unbearable’ smell and fly invasion weeks after warehouse fire in Eastwood
Residents across Eastwood and Leigh-on-Sea say they are living in “horrendous” conditions as a huge fruit fly infestation continues to plague homes and gardens – […]
Tenant evicted & closure order issued for Southend flat after repeated anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been granted for a flat in central Southend after months of anti-social behaviour, including reports of drug use, drunkenness and frequent […]
Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]