New pavilion café for Southend Pier
A new pavilion café is set to be built on Southend Pier providing refreshments with sweeping sea views to thousands
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Pensioner completes pier walking fundraiser for hospitals
A Thorpe Bay pensioner has completed a charity challenge by walking over 53 miles up and down Southend Pier. May
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Southend Council leaders criticised for sending “mixed messages” during pandemic
“Mixed messaging” from council bosses has been slammed by the opposition who fear it is adding to confusion around Southend
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It happened today – this day in history – October 7
1492: Christopher Columbus misses Florida when he changes course. 1542: Explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo discovers Catalina Island off the coast
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New design for Southend Pier trains
Southend’s new and environmentally friendly pier trains will be designed in heritage green and cream. Production of the new trains
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It happened today – this day in history – July 29
904: Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by renegade Leo of Tripoli. 1221: Emperor Go-Horikawa, aged only 10 years
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Trains back in action on Southend Pier
Southend’s iconic pier trains will once again welcome visitors aboard as they reopen with a number of social distancing and
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Southend Pier to remain shut until July
Southend’s top tourist attraction is set to remain closed until at least July following fresh guidance from the Government. The
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High tide at Southend Pier from Monday August 26 (BST)
Mon: 0855 4.80 2132 4.90 Tue: 1019 5.00 2249 5.20 Wed: 1128 5.30 2354 5.60 Thu: 1224 5.60 Fri: 0050
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