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10/11/2025

This is how a 12 foot statue of the ‘unknown soldier’ was carried to the end of Southend Pier!

The statue is made up of over 2,000 knitted poppies, representing soldiers who lost their lives in the first and second world wars.

It’s part of the Poppies on the Pier installation, which is open to visitors until 16 November.

Standard ticket entry costs apply. The Royal British Legion are collecting on the pier.

10/11/2025

🚨 Man stabbed multiple times in Southend on Saturday night.

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after receiving "a number of stab wounds" in Westcliff on Saturday evening at around 8:30pm.

The victim managed to get to Southend Hospital's emergency department, arriving shortly before 9pm on 8 November.

Hospital staff then alerted police after realising he had sustained several stab wounds.

Detectives believe the attack happened near the junction of Station Road and Palmerston Road, near to Westcliff train station.

Officers have traced the victim’s movements back to a wall at the top of Palmerston Road.

Police are now working quickly to review CCTV and speak with residents, but they are urgently asking for the public’s help to piece together what happened.

They are particularly interested in anyone who was in the area between 8pm and 8.50pm – walking or driving - or people who have security cameras facing the street.

Detective Superintendent Shaun Kane said: “We’re working diligently to build a fuller picture of how this man sustained his serious injuries and we’ve been able to track him back this location – a wall at the top of Palmerston Road where it meets Station Road.

“Key to our work is speaking with people who witnessed any concerning or violent behaviour in the area on Saturday evening.

“It could be that you were walking past and witnessed an incident, or you were driving past and may have caught something on dashcam or your doorbell camera captured something of interest.

“I would appeal to anyone who has information on what happened to please come forward.”

You can report information via the Essex Police website or through their 24/7 Live Chat service.

You should quote incident number 1382 of 8 November when submitting information.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

09/11/2025

WIN a family ticket to the Southend Christmas Experience at Caddies!

This festive event is genuinely magical. Last year we were invited to see it first-hand and yes, Santa really does come down a chimney into the grotto!

The whole experience is packed with surprises. One parent who visited said: “It was the best Santa meet we have ever done. All 3 of my children were absolutely transfixed.”

Tickets always sell out quickly. Here is what is included:

Proper Santa’s Grotto: The only place where you can watch Father Christmas appear from the fireplace.

Immersive Christmas Show: An interactive performance in the Elf Workshop with illusions, jokes, a musical finale and snowfall.

Crazy Golf: After the show, play their festive crazy golf course for extra family fun.

Caddies have given us a family ticket to give away. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post and say which ticket you’d like:

• 2 adults and 2 children
OR
• 2 adults and 3 children

A winner will be randomly drawn on 14 November at 6pm and contacted by direct message.

For more information about the experience, to check live ticket availability and book, follow the link in the comments.

09/11/2025

Lest we forget.

Firefighters watching over Southend Airport created this display of Remembrance today.

Photo by Green Watch, who are on duty at the airport today.

08/11/2025

Latest: There was a "large disturbance" outside the Roebuck Wetherspoons pub in Rayleigh High Street last night - witnesses reported chaotic scenes, with multiple people fighting.

Police have confirmed they were called to the area shortly after 10.45pm on Friday 7 November after a group became involved in a confrontation outside the pub.

The fight caused traffic to be briefly held up while police officers worked to bring the situation under control.

Three men in their twenties were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray. Police say one of those men was later further arrested on suspicion of assaulting officers.

All three men remain in custody today while police enquiries continue.

Because this happened in such a busy public area, officers want to hear from anyone who saw what happened or captured it on their phone or dashcam.

Information can be submitted through the Essex Police website or via their 24 hour Live Chat service. You should quote incident 1518 of 7 November. Anonymous reports can also be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

08/11/2025

Dog found running loose in Southend city centre this afternoon!

A report was made to us at 12:45pm by Ruth Wingrove-Smith: "I just found this lovely boy on Sutton Road near to Wentworth Road.

"He's a beautiful dog - someone must be missing him. I'm taking him to vet to see if he's chipped."

UPDATE: According the woman who found the dog, the vets have advised that the dog is microchipped but they cannot access the the database to the find owners.

Ruth then added: "Please can this post be shared by many people as I would love to get him reunited asap. Vets told me to call the dog warden but I would love to get him back to owner before going down that road."

07/11/2025

⚠️ NO TRAINS between Southend Victoria and Wickford after a person was hit by a train. Emergency services are at the scene.

06/11/2025

Breaking: A multi-agency emergency incident has unfolded over Southend seafront tonight.

A Coastguard helicopter and a police helicopter were both dispatched to search an area above Westcliff seafront.

Both the Southend RNLI Hovercraft and a Lifeboat also responded to the incident.

It is believed that the emergency services were searching for a vulnerable person.

As of 23:00, multiple police units and firefighter crews remain on Westcliff seafront.

We will bring you further updates and details as we get them.

06/11/2025

An RAF Typhoon flying low over Southend earlier today!

The Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon was performing a “practice divert” over Southend Airport.

Video by Bill Smith.

06/11/2025

Eyes to the skies! A Royal Air Force Typhoon is expected to make a ‘practice approach’ this morning over Southend Airport!

The Typhoon is a highly capable and agile combat aircraft used by the RAF.

It’s due to approach Southend Airport over Rochford at around 10:40am, flying over Runway 23 and then departing over Leigh-on-Sea.

The timings and plan has been shared by Southend Airport Air Traffic Control, but are liable to change at very short notice.

05/11/2025

It’s Guy Fawkes Night and fireworks are going off across the city, and throughout the UK!

Are you enjoying the displays?

05/11/2025

🇬🇧 The UK’s largest Remembrance tribute has opened today - Over 110,000 handmade poppies now cover Southend Pier 🌺

The world’s longest pleasure pier has been transformed into a stunning sea of red, becoming the UK’s biggest Remembrance art installation.

Each of the poppies has been carefully knitted or crocheted by volunteers from across the world, coming from as far as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

🧶 The scale of the display is extraordinary:
• 110,471 total poppies
• 4,872 metres of knitted green chains
• 1,578 kilometres of wool used
• Over 1,000 volunteers involved

Every single poppy represents love, remembrance and unity - a shared tribute to those who served and sacrificed in times of war.

From today 5 November until 16 November 2025, visitors can walk the 1.33-mile pier and experience this unforgettable display, which also tells stories of Southend Pier’s wartime role – from radar operations to D-Day preparations.

Councillor Matt Dent described the sight as “truly breathtaking”, while Cllr Daniel Cowan said it shows “the very best of Southend – creativity, compassion and community spirit.”

The Royal British Legion will be on the pier throughout the event, collecting for the Poppy Appeal.

It’s a moving display of remembrance, unity and pride – and a moment of history for Southend.

You can visit daily until 16 November 2025, between 10:15am to 5pm.

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