Orphaned seal pup is found in Southend river after making 500-mile journey along coast from DUNDEE

And he would SWIM 500 miles! Orphaned seal pup is found in Southend river after making epic journey along coast from DUNDEE Garlic swam 500 miles down the coast in just a month after losing his parents He was found by Clare Smith while she was walking her dog near the River Roach The pup … Read more

Covid UK: Oxygen supply at Southend Hospital in ‘critical situation’

The oxygen supply at a hospital under intense strain with coronavirus patients has ‘reached a critical situation’, according to an internal document. Bosses at Southend Hospital said there is ‘high demand for oxygen’ because of rising numbers of Covid-19 patients and they ‘are working to manage this’. An internal memo seen by BBC Essex revealed that … Read more

Oxygen supply at Southend Hospital ‘reaches critical situation’

Oxygen supply at Southend Hospital ‘reaches critical situation’ as doctors face intense strain amid rising numbers of coronavirus patients Bosses at Southend Hospital in Essex say there is ‘high demand for oxygen’  They ‘are working to manage this’ amid rising numbers of Covid-19 patients Patients’ oxygen saturation levels ‘should be kept within 88-92% target range’ … Read more

Southend supporters outraged as crowd scenes are filmed at Roots Hall while real fans remain banned

Southend United supporters outraged as crowd scenes for a new Vinnie Jones movie are filmed at Roots Hall while real fans remain locked out of football grounds Scenes for Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins were filmed at Roots Hall  One stand was full of actors posing as fans, not observing social distancing  Real matches at the … Read more

Stobart Group hurt by falling passenger demand at London Southend

Stobart Group hurt by falling demand at London Southend Airport which closed to passengers for three months Aviation revenues dropped by nearly half compared to a 22.5% drop in energy  Stobart Group said it is looking to offload its aviation division in ‘early course’   The firm said most losses were down to its purchase of … Read more

Sea of souped-up motors flood Southend seafront as up to 5,000 attend car meet

Sea of souped-up motors flood Southend seafront as up to 5,000 petrol-heads attend unofficial bank holiday car meet Police broke up the gathering, which was illegal due to Covid restrictions Organiser risked a £10,000 fine but police today said none had been issued  One motorist nearby taken into custody for driving without a number plate  … Read more

Stobart culls 130 Essex airport jobs at Stansted and Southend

Stobart culls 130 Essex airport jobs after Easyjet confirms plans to shut down bases at Stansted and Southend By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 18 August 2020 Airport operator Stobart Group is to cut more than 130 jobs after Easyjet confirmed plans to shut … Read more

GP who died at Southend hospital in Essex ‘first doctor to die of coronavirus’

Award-winning GP, 76, ‘is first British doctor to die of coronavirus’ as family says he sacrificed his life to care for others Dr Habib Zaidi was taken ill on Tuesday and died in intensive care on Wednesday  He was tested for COVID-19 at Southend Hospital but tests results not back yet Daughter Dr Sarah Zaidi, … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Seven Hotel, Southend

Great British Boltholes: Finding Seven heaven at a hip new boutique hotel… in Southend Seven Hotel is a glitzy affair with its gold designer lamps and cool cocktail bar The restaurant, Aurum, serves contemporary dishes often using local produce There are 37 rooms in total divided into cosy, calm and comfy categories By T D … Read more