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Another national brand set to leave Southend High Street with Claire’s closure

Sunday, 1 February, 2026 News Editor 0

Claire’s Accessories, the jewellery and fashion accessories retailer, is set to close its Southend branch, marking another big-brand exit from the city’s High Street and […]

‘Mega Greggs’ planned for Southend High Street with bigger menu & longest opening hours

Saturday, 17 January, 2026 News Editor 0

Greggs is planning to open a new flagship store on Southend High Street, taking over the former post office unit and operating with extended late-night […]

“A dreadful blow to Southend”: city leaders react as University of Essex confirms campus closure

Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 News Editor 0

The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the city and leaving staff and […]

Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations

Wednesday, 26 November, 2025 News Editor 0

It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some customers now left scrambling to […]

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

Friday, 3 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend High Street has been the centre of a major Trading Standards operation that uncovered £45,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and counterfeit toys – […]

March celebrating British heritage to take place in Southend, with counter protestors expected

Tuesday, 16 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A march celebrating British heritage and British flags is set to go ahead in Southend city centre this Saturday, with both supporters and counter-protesters expected […]

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

Saturday, 30 August, 2025 News Editor 1

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions” on their route. Essex Police […]

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 […]

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 News Editor 0

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a free portion of spring rolls. […]

GAME store on Southend High Street to shut in August amid nationwide closures

Monday, 7 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s GAME store will close its doors for the final time this August, marking the end of an era for many local gamers and shoppers. […]

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of “nuisance” food delivery drivers driving dangerously through the busy pedestrian […]

Trans and LGBTQ+ allies march through Southend city centre

Sunday, 18 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s first ever trans rights protest took place on Saturday 17 May, as more than 250 people gathered in the city centre to march in […]

Crackdown continues in Southend city centre as 20 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized

Saturday, 17 May, 2025 News Editor 0

Police in Southend have seized another 20 illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes in the past month as part of an ongoing enforcement drive targeting unsafe […]

PETA activists stage ‘go-vegan’ protest outside new Popeyes chicken restaurant in Southend

Friday, 16 May, 2025 News Editor 0

The grand opening of Popeyes in Southend High Street drew more than just hungry customers on it’s opening day today – it also attracted animal […]

Visitors to Southend think they’ve ended up in Clacton after ‘wrong’ sign installed

Tuesday, 29 April, 2025 News Editor 0

An entertainment activity venue in Southend has issued an apology after a sign reading “Welcome to Clacton-on-Sea” was ‘mistakenly’ installed opposite the entrance to Southend […]

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