Statistics published yesterday by the Department for Education (DfE) confirmed Southend-on-Sea as an overall area performed well above the national* average under the Government’s new GCSE measures, coming 16th out of 151 local authority areas for the new Attainment 8 measure, and 13th for students achieving Grade 5 or above in English and maths combined (54.1% compared to 42.6% nationally).
A well-established quiz night in London, Manchester and Brighton, and they came to little old Southend on Sea last weekend.
I have done it loads & loads of times and unfortunately I have had it done to me a few times as well.
The body of a woman has been discovered in Marbella, near to where missing mum of two Rebecca Muldoon was last seen.
The proposals form part of the draft budget for 2018/19 which will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week (Thursday 18 January).
Win a pair of tickets to this award winning show at the Cliffs!
The number of familiies living in temporary accommodation in Southend peaked at 116 in November 2017 causing increased concern.
As a householder would I be liable if the postman injured himself slipping on ice on my path?
The star of BBC’s MasterChef, Inside The Factory and Eat Well For Less takes to the stage for this brand new live show
Ali, who worked in Leigh, denied six counts of sexual assault over allegations made by former paitents along with possession of child sex abuse images as he entered a not guilty plea at Southend Magistrates Court.
The business, which locally has stores in Basildon and Lakeside, have instigated a Company Voluntary Arrangement which bosses say will then allow them to make changes in a bid to secure fresh growth.
Finally after 30 days I will be able to shave off the caterpillar that has been growing on my top lip
When? March 2018 and they're limited spaces available!
Having already travelled an incredible 730,000 miles, the truck, will take pride of place in Victoria Plaza from 11am until 7pm this evening.
After all the excitement of Leigh Lights on Friday (well done to Leigh Town Council and all the lovely businesses that opened late and made everything so festive!) I am feeling distinctly Christmassy.
A woman has spoke of her concern's after another taxi firm managed to hijack her Uber car she was waiting for.
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