The Southend Toy Drive has successfully collected thousands of toys, bringing smiles to many children in need this festive season Southend Toy Drive Initiative Spreads Joy to Thousands This Holiday Season Southend: The recent toy drive was a huge success, with a whopping 4,391 toys donated. Can you believe they used 628 meters of wrapping…
Nine-year-old Zak Dunne had an unforgettable day at c2c’s driver training academy in Southend Southend: Young c2c Fan Enjoys Special Train Driver Experience Southend: Zak Dunne, a nine-year-old train lover, got a special treat at c2c’s driver training academy. It was a post-Christmas surprise he won’t forget! His adventure started when he wrote a heartfelt…
PC Daniel Burdett is recognized for his bravery after saving a man’s life at Prittlewell Station Off-Duty Officer Honoured for Heroic Rescue at Prittlewell Station Prittlewell: So, there was this incredible story about PC Daniel Burdett. He’s getting a Bronze Medal from the Royal Humane Society for his quick thinking at Prittlewell Station. One day,…
Southend Council has lost almost £360,000 due to fraud involving forged documents by a local architect Southend Council Loses Nearly £360k Due to Forged Document Fraud Southend: So, here’s the scoop. Oliver Schneider, a 49-year-old architect, got himself in a heap of trouble. He was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court after the council’s fraud team…
Southend High Street’s bollards are now permanently raised for enhanced security following recent vehicle attacks Southend High Street Bollards Raised to Prevent Terror Attacks Southend: So, they’ve finally decided to keep those bollards up on the High Street all the time. They were only raised during big events before, but now it’s a permanent thing.…
The Princess Emporium in Southend is ready to welcome guests with magical makeover parties starting Monday Southend Victoria Princess Emporium Set to Open Its Doors Soon Southend: The Princess Emporium is all set to open its new venue on Monday. This place has been a hit with kids since 2017, bringing princess magic to parties.…
The Southend Council plans to reopen a former children’s home to save costs and provide better care for local children in need Southend Council Set to Reopen Former Children’s Home for Local Kids Southend: The council bought a five-bedroom home in Shoebury back in 2021. It was used as a children’s home for a bit…
Plans are underway in Westcliff to transform empty offices into a 12-bed bedsit, raising concerns about local services and parking. Westcliff to Convert Vacant Offices into 12-Bed Bedsit Southend: So, there’s this plan to change some empty offices above the Tool-Line shop on London Road into a 12-bedroom bedsit. Sounds like a big change, right?…
A van crashed into a wall on Sutton Road, causing significant damage to a parked car and leaving the owner seeking information about the driver Southend Sutton Road Van Crashes Through Wall, Damaging Car Southend: Isabella Tisdall, 25, was shocked to find that a van had smashed through the wall outside her home on Sutton…
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…
