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Essex’s Best and Worst Performing Primary Schools
The Real Schools Guide for 2017 has been published.

Council and Partners Plan for a Busy Bank Holiday Weekend
Preparations are being put in place to help visitors enjoy a safe visit to Southend’s popular seafront over what is expected to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend.

Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour to Reopen for Bank Holiday
Ice cream parlour Rossi’s is set to reopen for the Bank Holiday following a car smashing through the front window on Tuesday.

Free fun Outdoor Fitness for Families and Young People All Summer
Southend young people and families can look forward to a summer of free weekly outdoor activities again, thanks to Coca-Cola Great Britain’s national ParkLives programme.

6th South Essex Boys’ Brigade Band at Poppies: Wave
On Friday May 26th, the 6th South Essex Boys’ Brigade band will be performing a short selection of military marches and hymns at Poppies: Wave, Barge Pier, Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.

Blue Flag Beach Success
Three of Southend-on-Sea’s beaches have retained their prestigious Blue Flag, with all seven awarded the ‘Seaside Award’, Keep Britain Tidy have announced today.

100's of campaigner's take to the street to protect against Southend A & E plans
Concern raised for A & E department downsize 

News: Local student found guilty of council tax fraud
Southend Borough Council Press Release

News: Music is in air at Priory Park
Southend Borough Council Press Release

News: Appeal for Foster Carers during Foster Care Fortnight
Southend Borough Council Press Release

News: Brothers in court charged with raping 8 year old
Two brothers "systematically and repeatedly" raped an 8 year old boy, Southend Crown Court heard.

Sensational Shogi set on display at Southend Museum
Southend-on-Sea Central Museum is currently host to an unusual and beautifully crafted porcelain Japanese sh?gi set on loan from the Horniman Museum in London until the 22nd July.

Lorry crashes into property in police pursuit on A127
A lorry crashed into a property during a police pursuit in the early hours of this morning.