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30/05/2025

This is the shocking moment that a driver swerved onto the wrong side of the road on Southend seafront, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision!

Look Inside: A unique property is going up for auction in Rochford, after being owned for 45 years by the Ravens family,...
29/05/2025

Look Inside: A unique property is going up for auction in Rochford, after being owned for 45 years by the Ravens family, who previously ran Southend’s iconic clothing store – Ravens.

The four-bedroom detached farmhouse comes with its own orchard and is set with 5 acres of land!

The property sale includes all the land and the many outbuildings. It’s the first time it’s being offered for sale in 45 years, after being enjoyed by the Ravens family.

The farmhouse is set well back from the road and has impressive views across open farmland. It’s known as ‘Orchard House’ in Apton Hall Road.

The property requires some modernisation, giving a lucky new owner the chance to create their own special home by putting their personal stamp on it.

It’s being auctioned on 12 June by local firm Dedman Gray, with a guide price of £1.1million.

Managing Director of the firm, Mike Gray, said: "This is such a unique opportunity to be available by auction, and having been family owned for over 45 years by the Ravens family (former owners of Ravens of Southend), the property has never been on the market in modern times and is set in a wonderful 5 acre orchard in the middle of Rochford.

“This well-known Southend family had enjoyed living there for many years. The Ravens were known for their iconic menswear store located just off Southend high street and was an all-time favourite for generations."

The Ravens store closed for good in October 2017 after 120 years of serving customers in Southend.

If you’re interested in seeing more about this unique property, find the link in the comments on this post.

⚠️ Urgent Appeal: Police say they “are worried” about a missing 83-year-old woman, who has now not been seen since Tuesd...
29/05/2025

⚠️ Urgent Appeal: Police say they “are worried” about a missing 83-year-old woman, who has now not been seen since Tuesday morning (27 May).

They are renewing their appeal for help from the public to find her.

Chor Chi Ho is missing from the Westcliff area of Southend, but could now be further afield. She was last seen in Prittlewell Chase at about 11:45am on Tuesday 28 May.

Chor is about 4ft 11in tall, with short straight black and grey hair. She was wearing a beige-coloured jacket. She was wearing a hat and carrying a bag.

Officers are now issuing a new photo captured from a CCTV camera, as they continue their search.

Your Southend has partially upscaled both blurry images to help people potentially remember seeing her.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We’re worried about Chor and need to make sure that she is okay. Please take a look at the photo, this is what Chor was wearing when she was last seen in the area of Prittlewell Chase.”

If you have seen her, or have information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the police quoting incident number 1029 of Tuesday 27 May.

You can submit a report on the Essex Police website or via their online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Alternatively, you can call police on 101.

29/05/2025

Captured on camera: This is the moment that two masked men stole a high-value car from a driveway in Shoebury - watch how they did it.

The “professional thieves” even covered the Porsche’s headlights.

The owners of the black Porsche Macan GTS reported that it was stolen at around 1am - 3am off their drive in Shoebury.

28/05/2025

Locals are raving about Sunset Bar & Restaurant, saying it’s a “hidden gem” on Southend seafront, for its authentic Italian cuisine and fresh seafood.

Tucked away near the Halfway House, the restaurant offers expertly prepared dishes, seasonal cocktails, and views of the Thames Estuary.

From classic pasta and seafood to premium steaks and pizza, there’s something for every taste.

The reviews really do speak for themselves.

Check the link in the comments on this post to view the full menu and reserve a table.

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant also offers a set lunch menu that includes a glass of house wine or Prosecco – ideal for a leisurely midday meal by the sea.

Latest: Iceland are planning to open one of their bulk-buy Food Warehouse stores at the Southend Airport Retail Park.The...
28/05/2025

Latest: Iceland are planning to open one of their bulk-buy Food Warehouse stores at the Southend Airport Retail Park.

The retailer has submitted a planning application to Rochford Council to convert the former Carpetright unit into the new food store.

The Food Warehouse stores offer similar products as the main Iceland supermarkets, but in larger multipack sizes.

The new Food Warehouse store would join other popular shops at the retail park including B&M and Home Bargains.

One local resident in Westcliff commented: "These three shops being together will make it like the ultimate day out for impulse buys! All we need now is a huge Primark there too."

Iceland is on an ambitious expansion journey to open around 200 more Food Warehouses.

First launched in 2014 as an “experiment”, the Food Warehouse stores are usually located in out-of-town retail parks, where parking is often free for shoppers.

Which other shops would you like to see open at a Southend retail park?

Revealed: All of these amazing street food trucks will be coming to a major event in Southend this summer! The delicious...
27/05/2025

Revealed: All of these amazing street food trucks will be coming to a major event in Southend this summer!

The delicious line up of food on offer will be joined by 12 different independent craft drinks brands and breweries – there’s something for everyone, and so much to try.

It’s all happening at Lazydays Festival in Priory Park this July 25-27.

The huge street food line up:

🐷 Cheesy Pig: Huge portions of loaded pulled pork and cheese.

🍔 Otley Burger: The best in the burger-business & Good Food Award winner.

🍕 Alpine Pizza: Next level wood-fired pizza.

🍗 Nugs: The UK’s first chicken nugget shop and local legends!

🇬🇷 Smashing Plates: Epic authentic Souvlaki and gyros, with unorthodox sides.

🍜 Time to Thai: Taking Thai street food to a whole new level.

🌮 Legra Tap Kitchen: Tacos with fried chicken, battered prawn or pit beans.

🥙 Amrutha on the Road: Vegan soul food packed with the freshest flavour.

What about the music? Well the organisers have booked performances from big name artists. The main stage will feature Example, Embrace, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Doherty, Soul II Soul, The Coral, Katy B, Maverick Sabre + many more over two stages.

And the festival organisers told us they are running a special promotion at the moment. Everyone who has booked their tickets by 1 June will be entered into a prize draw… and one booking will be upgraded to VIP tickets, as well as win a Ruark R1 Bluetooth Radio worth £239, 12x cans of the official festival beer - Lazy Haze and a bundle of festival merch!

Session and weekend tickets are selling fast with the second release of tickets almost sold out, so you’ll need to be quick before they are gone.

27/05/2025

A huge emergency response was sent to this fire in Westcliff today.

The roof has been completely destroyed in the blaze and multiple flats have been damaged.

🚨 BREAKING: A block of flats in Westcliff is currently on fire. Emergency services are rushing to the scene as smoke bil...
27/05/2025

🚨 BREAKING: A block of flats in Westcliff is currently on fire.

Emergency services are rushing to the scene as smoke billows into the sky, close to the BP petrol station and ALDI supermarket.

The fire is at a building on imperial Avenue. The whole top floor appears to be on fire, with flames spreading to floors below.

More firefighters and paramedics are currently arriving at the scene, including a Technical Rescue team.

There are at least six fire crews and six ambulances at the incident.

Video from our reporter at the scene to come.

BREAKING UK News: A car has driven through a large crowd of Liverpool fans who were celebrating their Premier League win...
26/05/2025

BREAKING UK News: A car has driven through a large crowd of Liverpool fans who were celebrating their Premier League win.

The driver hit multiple people with the car before being detained by police.

Multiple injuries are reported. Police have locked down the area and dispersed the crowd.

If you have been wondering where the strong burning smell is coming from today, this is the cause.A huge pile of scrap m...
26/05/2025

If you have been wondering where the strong burning smell is coming from today, this is the cause.

A huge pile of scrap metal has been on fire in Gravesend, Kent.

The plume of toxic smoke has been travelling towards Canvey Island, Benfleet and into Rayleigh and Southend.

Firefighters continue to tackle the flames.

Photos by ElevateDrone.

Anti immigration protesters and counter protesters gathered in Southend High Street yesterday.The protesters from the ‘G...
25/05/2025

Anti immigration protesters and counter protesters gathered in Southend High Street yesterday.

The protesters from the ‘Great British Strike’ group were holding Union Jack and St George's Cross flags.

Counter protesters also turned up holding placards and chanting "go home racists".

‘The Great British National Strike’ promoted events across the UK opposing illegal immigration and issues including net zero policies.

A spokesperson for the ‘Great British Strike’ protest in Southend said: “We had approximately 250 or so attendees at the hight of the event and stood strong against the far left counter protesters who deemed our picket line a far right protest. A big thank you once again to all who attended.”

A spokesperson for the ‘Southend Stand Up to Racism’ group said: “We asked anti-racists in the area to join us and ensure that a racist group doesn't get away with holding a misnamed 'Great British Strike' event in Southend. It's part of a national event with a clearly anti-immigrant and Islamaphobic agenda.“

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