“A dreadful blow to Southend”: city leaders react as University of Essex confirms campus closure

2 weeks ago
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The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the…

University of Essex to CLOSE its Southend campus in major restructure

2 weeks ago

The University of Essex has announced that its Southend campus will close down in summer 2026, marking the end of…

Families are rushing to book “truly magical” Christmas Experience in Southend

2 weeks ago

Tickets are flying for this Christmas Experience in Southend, which includes Santa actually arriving down a chimney into the grotto!…

Major £1m upgrades begin at Southend parks, with plans for a ‘100% inclusive’ play space at East Beach

3 weeks ago

A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due…

Man charged with 21 offences, with officer assaulted during Southend arrest

3 weeks ago

A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this…

Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations

3 weeks ago

It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some…

Huge 2026 lineup revealed with big-name artists coming to Southend’s Priory Park

3 weeks ago

Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet.…

Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre

4 weeks ago

Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van…

XL bully dog, stolen bikes, e-scooters and weapons seized from drug den in Westcliff

4 weeks ago

A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected…

Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

4 weeks ago

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal…