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NHS Mid and South Essex is urging residents to support services during the five-day resident doctors’ strike from 14–19 November 2025 by using NHS 111 and pharmacies for non-urgent care and attending appointments as normal unless told otherwise.

HARP, Southend’s homelessness charity, has launched its ‘A Home for Christmas’ campaign to support people facing homelessness this winter. With over 8,000 people across Essex without a permanent home, the charity urges the public to donate through its online shop, helping provide meals, shelter, and hope this Christmas.

Southend United’s unbeaten league run ended with a 2-1 defeat to Carlisle United at Roots Hall. Despite Sam Austin’s goal and a strong second-half display, the visitors held firm to claim victory.

Southend City BID is inviting local retailers to take part in this year’s Christmas in the City celebrations by joining the Elf on a Shop Shelf Trail. Running from 15th November to Christmas Eve, ten shops will receive a festive elf to display and be promoted as part of this magical citywide trail.

Southend will unite this November to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with a city-wide display of civic pride, parades, and solemn reflection.

Southend’s city centre has been transformed this November with stunning poppy artwork created by CHALK of the TOWN and commissioned by Southend City BID. Local businesses volunteered their windows for the moving tribute, forming a remembrance trail that complements the breathtaking ‘Poppies on the Pier’ installation.

Jack Bridge struck in stoppage time to earn Southend United a dramatic 1–1 draw away at Woking. Josh Kelly had given the hosts the lead midway through the second half, but Bridge’s late equaliser extended the Shrimpers’ unbeaten league run to four matches.

Southend Pier has been transformed into a sea of red as more than 110,000 handmade poppies form the UK’s largest Remembrance art installation, honouring those who served and celebrating the unity of a global community effort.

Concerns are growing across Rochford District as residents react to the scale of proposed housing developments that could see large areas of Green Belt released for construction. With missing evidence and mounting pressure from government, communities are calling for transparency and a balanced, evidence-based approach to planning.

Cllr Julie Gooding explains why Rochford District Council cannot deliver infrastructure before development and calls on agencies like the NHS to unlock over £1 million in held funds to support vital community services.