Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

1 year ago

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64…

Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

1 year ago

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway - a charming miniature…

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

1 year ago

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

1 year ago

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

1 year ago

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

1 year ago

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

Three new unitary councils proposed to simplify Greater Essex local government

1 year ago

Essex County Council has unveiled its preferred proposal for a major shake-up of local government in Greater Essex, proposing to…

Southend chip shop gives back to local community, including new ‘blue light’ discount

1 year ago

A popular fish and chip shop in Southend has announced new initiatives aimed at supporting both frontline workers and local…

c2c trains return to public ownership instead of being operated by Italian company

1 year ago

Train services between Southend and London have returned to public ownership for the first time in 30 years, as the…

Huge field fire in Rayeleigh sparks major emergency response and destroys crops

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A large fire in a Rayleigh field triggered a significant emergency response on Friday 18 July, with smoke blowing across…