Southend council cracks down on motorists dodging fines with new ‘Drive Away’ penalty system
Motorists in Southend-on-Sea who try to escape parking fines by driving off before a ticket is issued will now face penalties through the post under […]
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Nominate a Southend hero who should win VIP tickets to Lazydays Festival!
Southend City Day is a celebration of the city’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and incredible community spirit! To mark the occasion, we’re going to give […]
Dispersal order issued for all of Southend to prevent car cruise
Essex Police have put a dispersal order in place across Southend this weekend in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour amid concerns about a potential […]
easyJet continues to expand routes from Southend Airport… with more to come
Southend Airport is bouncing back in a big way following the challenges during the pandemic, and easyJet is at the heart of its resurgence. easyJet […]
New volunteers begin lifesaving training at Southend RNLI
The Southend-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat station has welcomed eight new recruits who have embarked on their journey to becoming fully trained lifesaving volunteers. This fresh intake […]
More easyJet routes from Southend Airport revealed: full flight times and destinations
London Southend Airport will have even more exciting routes on offer, with easyJet announcing three new destinations this morning, that are set to delight Essex […]
Medical negligence firm investigates claims against Southend Hospital gynaecologist
A medical negligence law firm has announced it is representing patients concerned about the actions of Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, who is currently practising […]
Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know
After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from Southend City Council. The event […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations
Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND). This crucial […]
Southend MPs respond to concerns over gynaecologist doctor’s past misconduct
Southend’s two MPs, David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alba, have spoken out following growing public concern over Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri, a consultant at Southend Hospital, after […]
Southend city council prosecutes Westcliff man for blue badge fraud
A man from Westcliff-on-Sea has been prosecuted after Southend City Council’s Counter Fraud and Investigation Team uncovered he was fraudulently using a disabled blue badge. […]
Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution
A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans to transfer more powers from […]
Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital
Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is back for 2025, inviting brave […]
Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two people injured. The incident unfolded […]