“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect

2 years ago

A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair…

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

2 years ago

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh

2 years ago

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public…

How to visit Foulness Island, where you can “feel like a spy” and discover incredible wildlife

2 years ago

Hidden away off the Essex coast lies Foulness Island – a mysterious and secluded spot that's part peaceful rural retreat,…

New bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport set to launch after popular demand

2 years ago

A long-awaited bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport is finally set to become a reality, with plans now moving…

Deal signed to deliver 800 new homes and unlock investment into Roots Hall stadium

2 years ago

A significant investment deal has finally been secured, paving the way for hundreds of new homes to be built at…

Rise of the Footsoldier 7 filming in Southend, with 3 more films planned

2 years ago

The hit British gangster franchise Rise of the Footsoldier is back, with filming for its highly anticipated seventh instalment, Rise…

Pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff charged after scaling Big Ben in dramatic 16-hour protest

2 years ago

A pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff-on-Sea has been charged after a high-profile protest that saw him scale London’s iconic Big Ben,…

No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance

2 years ago

Southend Pier’s iconic railway trains will be out of action for almost a month as crucial maintenance work takes place…