Special postbox topper installed on the world’s longest pier
To mark mental health week, this new kraken post box topper was unveiled on Southend Pier. The woolly kraken is even holding some knitted ice […]
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Southend restaurant site branded a “complete eyesore”, after years of neglect.
The former Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant on Southend seafront was demolished in 2018. Now six years on, local residents are complaining that the site has been […]
Blue bioluminescence plankton spotted on Southend beach
Bioluminescence plankton was seen in the water on Southend beach. The rare sight was seen at around 1am by two people out for a late […]
Bikers descend on Southend seafront for unofficial Shakedown
Hundreds of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today, despite no official Shakedown motorcycle event being organised. Southend City Council placed barriers along the central seafront […]
Street fight captured on video as police step up patrols in Southend
This video was captured on Saturday in Southend City centre, showing a man attacking another man in broad daylight. The incident happened on Chichester Road, […]
Fire at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre
A fire broke out at high rise block of flats in Southend city centre today. The fire was at a 16 storey block named Quantock. […]
Traffic gridlock as Sutton Road closes for 10 days
Sutton Road is going to be closed from Purdeys Way to Southend Road for up to 10 days, due to a collapsed sewer. The closure […]
Traffic chaos hits Southend and Rochford due to roadworks
Southend and Rochford residents faced a day of severe traffic congestion, as multiple roadworks caused gridlock on key routes. Tracking data indicated that major roads […]
Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach
A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has been completed at Chalkwell beach, […]
Southend Council make £6.4million from car parking fees and fines
Southend City Council made £6.4million in profit from car parking fees and fines in the last financial year. The size of the revenue earned has […]
Complaints after huge new LED billboard erected in Southend city centre
Residents living in a block of flats in Southend city centre are complaining after a huge new illuminated digital advertising screen was erected, 11 metres […]
Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets
Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the checkout assistant. The initiative has […]
Wendy’s hamburger chain to open new restaurant in Southend
Wendy’s has announced plans to open a new burger restaurant in Southend High Street. The American hamburger chain has submitted plans to Southend City Council […]
The latest updates as Storm Isha hits Southend and the UK
Update 1 (22:20): Storm Isha has arrived in Southend, bringing strong winds. A “huge” oak tree has already been blown down in West Road, Westcliff. […]
Greater Anglia railway lines suspended due to storm damage
Greater Anglia have issued a ‘DO NOT TRAVEL’ warning due to multiple overhead wire problems during Storm Henk. A weather monitoring station at Southend Airport […]