Wednesday, September 8, 2010



Latest News

SOUTHEND: World record attempt launched from airport SOUTHEND: World record attempt launched from airport

Did you hear a VERY low plane go over your house or flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning (31 Aug)? It certainly woke me up, and had me worried for the safety of the... 


WESTCLIFF: Russell wins prestigious comedy award WESTCLIFF: Russell wins prestigious comedy award

Westcliff comedian Russell Kane has won the prestigious Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award – and with it – £10,000. The funnyman – who had been nominated... 


ROCHFORD: Tributes paid to man who died in crash ROCHFORD: Tributes paid to man who died in crash

Tributes have been paid to a local pensioner who died in a car crash on Ashingdon Road in Rochford, over the weekend. 70 year old David Churn from Plumberow Avenue in Hockley,... 


LEIGH ON SEA: Police prevent planned rave LEIGH ON SEA: Police prevent planned rave

Police in Leigh have prevented a impromptu rave taking place on Two Tree Island. At about 9.45pm on Saturday (28th Aug) officers received information that a group of people... 


WESTCLIFF: £14m health centres could be open by 2013 WESTCLIFF: £14m health centres could be open by 2013

Two new health centres – dedicated to the care of the people of Westcliff – could be open by 2013. The facilities – on North Road and Valkyrie Road –... 


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Latest Sport

CARLING CUP: Wolves 2-1 Southend A.E.T. CARLING CUP: Wolves 2-1 Southend A.E.T.

Southend United were left heartbroken after an injury time goal in extra time from Wolves dumped the plucky League Two side out of the Carling Cup. The Blues – who currently... 


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Local Features

SOUTHEND: World record attempt launched from airport SOUTHEND: World record attempt launched from airport

Did you hear a VERY low plane go over your house or flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning (31 Aug)? It certainly woke me up, and had me worried for the safety of the... 


WESTCLIFF: Russell wins prestigious comedy award WESTCLIFF: Russell wins prestigious comedy award

Westcliff comedian Russell Kane has won the prestigious Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award – and with it – £10,000. The funnyman – who had been nominated... 


SOUTHEND: Ever wanted to be a lifeguard? SOUTHEND: Ever wanted to be a lifeguard?

Do you think you have what it takes to become a lifeguard? If the answer is yes then this may be the opportunity for you. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) courses... 


YOUR VIEW: What should happen to the seafront palm trees? YOUR VIEW: What should happen to the seafront palm trees?

Over the past few weeks we’ve had more than 50 emails, tweets and Facebook messages about the state of the palm trees on Southend and Westcliff seafronts. Many people... 


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Southend Weather

Tuesday, Sep 7
Mostly Cloudy
Currently: 14˚C
Feels Like: 14˚ C
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 13˚
Mostly Cloudy

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