Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park
After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be the biggest lineup of music […]
Month: January 2025
Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel
Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into additional guest rooms and constructing […]
Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four
Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number of manned checkouts has been […]
Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing
The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create a new road link between […]
Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh
A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police investigation. Officers launched enquiries after […]
Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer
A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer earlier this […]
Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison
A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced to more than seven years […]
Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre
A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing “explosions”. The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up in flames soon after 7:30pm, […]
Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood
Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been made about a group who […]
Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall
London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East Anglia. From 3rd April 2025, […]
B&M opening new store in Southend city centre
B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under way, with the highly anticipated […]
Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront
Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened next to the Olivers cafe, […]
Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend
Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as bricks “flying through the air,” […]
New lounge cafe bar opening in Rayleigh High Street
A new restaurant is opening in Rayleigh High Street, in the former Barclays bank unit, and will be called Manzano Lounge. Manzano Lounge is from […]
Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds
Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout. Councillors are already thinking about […]