Browsing: Local News

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Vue Cinema at East Square this week.

SOUTHEND’s leading homeless charity, Harp, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing antisocial behaviour while continuing its mission to support rough sleepers.

A murder investigation has been launched in Westcliff after a man was killed in a violent attack last evening. Emergency services quickly responded to reports of a serious assault on London Road at the junction with Hamlet Court Road.

Last weekend, 360+ runners participated in HARP24, a 24-hour race at Cherry Orchard Country Park organized by HARP. This largest-ever event raised over £20,000 for HARP’s mission to end homelessness in Southend.

The Ironworks is Southend’s beloved arts and culture venue, situated at 90 The High Street. The concept has rapidly grown in popularity, becoming a hub of creativity and entertainment in the heart of Southend since opening in September 2022.

The VVU recently attended an evaluation workshop to explore how we can further improve our practice, and continually improve our collection of meaningful data to measure the impact of our work.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has recently released a report on what works – and doesn’t work – in reducing violence in educational settings.

Residents in mid and south Essex will benefit from a fracture service where hospitals and GPs work together across a large area.

A new administration has been appointed to lead Southend-on-Sea City Council after being voted in at Full Council earlier tonight (Monday 20 May).

Rochford District Council is delighted to announce that over £244,000 in grants has been awarded to support creative, heritage and high street projects that will be delivered between May 2024 and March 2025.