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Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event

A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely…

1 year ago

Police cordon off area of Southend High Street after man found with head injury

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury, after an incident in Southend High…

1 year ago

Southend welcomes Crave Bakery as former Wenzel’s unit gets new lease of life

A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors –…

1 year ago

Bottomless brunch arrives in Leigh-on-Sea with DJs, samba shows & Mediterranean feasting

One of Leigh-on-Sea’s most talked-about restaurants is raising the bar for weekend dining. The Med - a vibrant Mediterranean eatery…

1 year ago

Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond

Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats.…

1 year ago

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids

A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes…

1 year ago

Lonely peacock called Kevin wanders house-to-house in search of love

Kevin the Peacock – the flamboyant feathered local who strutted off from his home near Magnolia Nature Reserve in Ashingdon…

1 year ago

Infinity Showbar in Southend closes after five years of drag, glitter and good times

A much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in Southend has shut its doors after five colourful years. Infinity Showbar & Lounge, based on…

1 year ago

Car overturns in Westcliff, following a number of vehicle rollovers in Southend in recent weeks

A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend…

1 year ago

Popeyes fried chicken to open new Southend High Street restaurant, next to KFC & Taco Bell

The famous fried chicken chain Popeyes is bringing its signature Louisiana flavour to Southend High Street, with a brand new…

1 year ago

Two crashes on same road in Southend city centre take out lights and block road

Two cars crashed on the same stretch of road in Southend city centre early this morning, with both collisions taking…

1 year ago

Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am

A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in…

1 year ago

“Broken machines, disgusting cleanliness, and a smell of urine”: Southend Leisure Centre under fire as council seeks new operator

A leisure and fitness facility in Southend has now fallen into such a shocking state that many users say it’s…

1 year ago

Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash

The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious…

1 year ago

Car flips upside down in crash outside Southend Hospital A&E

In an unusual incident, a car crashed and flipped upside down right outside the entrance to Southend Hospital’s A&E department.…

1 year ago