Two ATMs taped up and set to be removed from Southend High Street as Halifax closes for good
Two Halifax cash machines have been taped up and are set to be removed following the permanent closure of the bank’s Southend High Street branch.
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Another Southend dispersal order in force all weekend after spate of anti-social behaviour & attacks
A weekend-long dispersal order was introduced across Southend city centre, covering the entire weekend, following a series of anti-social behaviour incidents and violent attacks in […]
Another national brand set to leave Southend High Street with Claire’s closure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]