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30 extra flights at Southend Airport for the UEFA Champions League final

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans…

2 years ago

Revolution bar in Southend to close down

It’s been announced that the Revolution bar in Southend is closing down, after 7 years as part of Southend's nightlife…

2 years ago

Woman with cystic fibrosis runs 36 marathons in 36 days

Doctors told this woman she would not live past 16 years old, because of her cystic fibrosis. Now aged 32,…

2 years ago

Baby ducklings rescued in Southchurch Park

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and wildlife protection, a group of baby ducklings were saved from imminent danger…

2 years ago

Car enthusiast event ‘shuts down’ Southend seafront

Another 'unauthorised' car enthusiast event took place on Southend seafront this evening. The event was advertised on social media as…

2 years ago

Another coffee shop chain comes to Southend High Street

A new coffee shop chain is planning to open in Southend High Street, taking over the former Post Office unit.…

2 years ago

Teenagers arrested after knife spotted in car and high-speed police chase

A teenager has admitted to a range of criminal offences including dangerous driving, after police officers responded to reports of…

2 years ago

Southend Wendy’s restaurant & takeaway opening date revealed

Wendy's branding has been installed on a shop unit in Southend High Street, as the American chain officially confirms it…

2 years ago

Serious police incident at The Garrison in Shoebury, after knife attack

A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight.…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

easyJet to re-open base at Southend Airport, with six new routes launching

easyJet have announced they will be re-opening a full base at London Southend Airport, with six new routes launching to…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago