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Southchurch Business Expo showcases the best in local business
This Thursday the Southchurch Business Expo returns even bigger and better than last year. With local businesses gathering in the…
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Garon Park’s Summer Community Event RETURNS 20th August
In an exclusive interview with Southend City Radio, Christine Wyatt of Garon Park CIC shared all the details on what…
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Southend’s First EVER Kite Festival lifts off this Saturday
Bring your kites, your family, and your sense of wonder for this free, family-friendly event stretching between Billy Hundreds/Ocean Beach…
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What’s next for The Kursaal Building?
Bayo Alaba MP on Southend City Radio for a debrief after a key moment in the history of The Kursaal,…
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Gilbert O’Sullivan – The Secret Behind a 70’s Pop Legend
In this special deep-dive episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Gilbert O’Sullivan, the iconic Irish singer-songwriter who defined an…
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The Biggest Festival In Westcliff Coming This Sunday with Hamlet Court Road In Harmony Festival
In an exclusive interview with Southend City Radio, organisers Kay Mitchell and Matthew King shared what festival-goers can expect —…
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Community Hub
Essex Fire & Rescue Family Fun Day Lights Up Rayleigh Weir Fire Station
The Rayleigh Weir Fire Station was a hive of activity on Saturday as families from far and wide attended a…
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Council Leader launches new series “Southend in 60 Seconds” featuring updates on local issues
Cllr Daniel Cowan gives his first short video update as Leader of the Council, and introduces ‘Southend in 60 seconds’,…
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Dispatch: Essex Police Weekly Update
29th July – 4th August. “Be aware of disinformation online” senior officer says. Eight people remanded following court appearance after…
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Southend City Radio School: Chalkwell Hall Junior School
A few weeks ago, we had the BEST time visiting Chalkwell Hall Junior School. The day began with a school…
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New Micro-Orchard Planted in Bournes Green Park
We spoke to The Mayor, Trust Links, Project Southchurch, local councillors and local residents as the first trees were planted…
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Latest live music
City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Finals Recap
In this special edition show, Stewart Pink joins Liam AKA “Uncle Pickle” from The Fickle Pickle to recap all the…
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City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 3
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 3 sees Addicus take on No Comply as they battle…
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City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 2
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 2 sees The SOS take on Rene Mills as they…
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City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 1
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 1 sees Girls From Moscow take on Lemon & Lime…
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City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Heats Recap
In this special edition show, Stewart Pink joins “Uncle Liam” from The Fickle Pickle to recap all the incredible scenes…
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City Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Heat 6
This heat sees No Comply, Psychographic and Two4Sorrow light up the stage as they bid for the ultimate prize.
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Latest sports
Southend City Sports Show – 2025.06.10
Each week John Roy presents the Southend City Sports Show featuring the latest scores, results, screams and dreams of the…
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Each week John Roy presents the Southend City Sports Show featuring the latest scores, results, screams and dreams of the…
Listen hereSouthend City Sports Show – 2025.05.27
Each week John Roy presents the Southend City Sports Show featuring the latest scores, results, screams and dreams of the…
Listen hereIntroducing the new Southend City Radio Sports Show
In this first edition of the show, John relives the epic scenes as Southend United continue their path Wembley and…
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Shrimperscast: Blues have the blues after back to back defeats
Blues have got the blues after back to back defeats, we sit down with Andy Leeder to hear about upcoming…
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Latest shows on demand
The Divine Funk Christmas Competition: VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS!
With nominations closed our divine panel met to select the finalists from the nominations and we now put it to…
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What Do We Dobedobedo About…?
This instalment features the terrifying question of what to do about car parks. Where can you park? Should you pay?…
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Join one of the best Djembe players in his price range as he beats the drum for solutions to some…
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The Glitter Show: launching the Divine Funk Christmas Competition!
This week, The Duchess of Westcliff sits in for Lady OH and lights up your night with disco classics and…
Listen hereWIN VIP Tickets to Divine Funk’s Immersive Disco Experience!
To enter, simply nominate someone you think is truly DIVINE. It could be someone who has done something kind or…
Listen hereCity Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Finals Recap
In this special edition show, Stewart Pink joins Liam AKA “Uncle Pickle” from The Fickle Pickle to recap all the…
Listen hereCity Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 3
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 3 sees Addicus take on No Comply as they battle…
Listen hereCity Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 2
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 2 sees The SOS take on Rene Mills as they…
Listen hereCity Radio LIVE: Battle of The Bands 2025: Semi Final 1
After two first class performances in their heats, Semi Final 1 sees Girls From Moscow take on Lemon & Lime…
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