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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…

4 weeks ago

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…

4 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

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

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…

3 months ago

‘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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

7 months ago

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…

9 months ago

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…

9 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…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago