Southchurch Village26 Apr 2025Dad's school removal threat over silent corridorsA petition protesting against a new policy at a Southend school attracts more than 500 signatures.26 Apr 202510 Apr 2025Rundown playgrounds will be spruced up with £1mParents say one particular playground is shabby and "neglected".10 Apr 20254 Sep 2024Pensioners delighted with slipper-swapping serviceIt allows people to swap worn-out slippers for brand new ones to help reduce falls and injuries.4 Sep 202427 Aug 2024Swapping old slippers for new to help reduce fallsFrail and elderly people can swap their worn-out slippers for a new, free pair in Southend.27 Aug 202419 Apr 2023Grammar school defends CCTV fitted in boys' toiletsThe head teacher says there has been repeated vandalism in the sixth form toilets.19 Apr 202312 Jan 2023Schools ban pupils from hugging and holding handsLetters are sent out by two schools in Essex warning "physical contact" will not be tolerated.12 Jan 2023
