Southend Council is forming a new team to manage and cut costs in children’s services Southend Council Launches New Team to Reduce Children’s Services Costs Southend: The council is making some big changes to its children’s services. They’ve agreed to let 13 staff members go, out of 60 who applied for voluntary redundancies. Plus, they’re…
Beachgoers in Southend sprang into action to save a man trapped in his car as it floated in the sea, showcasing incredible community spirit. Southend Beachgoers Rescue Man After Car Drives Into the Sea Southend: On a sunny Sunday afternoon, beachgoers noticed a red Ford Fiesta driving straight into the tide near Oliver’s on the…
Southend Council’s draft budget reveals a proposed 4.99% tax increase to fund essential services and road repairs Southend Council Tax Set to Rise as Draft Budget Unveiled Southend: The council just dropped its draft budget for 2025/26, and guess what? They’re planning to raise council tax by the max allowed—4.99%. Ouch! But hold on! They…
Southend Council plans to invest millions in road repairs and the Better Queensway project to enhance local infrastructure and housing. Southend Council to Boost Investment in Potholes and Queensway Southend: The council is stepping up its game with a hefty £2.5 million boost for fixing pavements in the upcoming budget. This is on top of…
Ron Whyte receives a groundbreaking order to curb his drug-related activities in Southend Southend’s Innovative Order Targets Drugs Gang Leader Ron Whyte Southend: So, Ron Whyte, a drug dealer, just got hit with this new order after serving six years for drug offenses. It’s called a Slavery Trafficking and Risk Order, and it’s pretty innovative.…
A man was rescued after his car plunged into the sea at Southend, with quick actions from the public and emergency services saving the day Southend Seafront Man Rescued After Car Driven Into The Sea Southend: On Sunday afternoon, a man drove his car right into the sea near Oliver’s on the Beach Café. It…
Two individuals were rescued from a stranded boat in Southend, showcasing the dedication of RNLI volunteers during challenging conditions Southend RNLI Call-Out of 2025 Rescues Two from Stranded Boat Southend: On Saturday evening, RNLI volunteers were called out to help a boat stuck in the Hadleigh Ray. They got the alert at 8:37 PM. When…
The Southend Coastguard successfully rescued an adult and child from a stranded vessel, ensuring their safety and well-being. Leigh Creek Southend Coastguard Aids in Rescue of Adult and Child Southend: On Saturday evening, the coastguard got a call at 8:19 PM about some folks stuck on a boat. They quickly jumped into action to help.…
A Southend taxi driver was robbed of cash and sentimental items by two masked men on New Year’s Eve, leaving him devastated and anxious. Southend Taxi Driver’s Cash Bag Stolen by Balaclava-Clad Thugs Southend: John Chapman, a 76-year-old taxi driver, has been working in Southend for two decades. But on New Year’s Eve, he faced…
