Southend venue gears up for glamorous All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party!

3 months ago

The team at Southend's Holiday Inn are preparing for an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party in the hotel’s beautiful Laker…

Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot

3 months ago

Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in…

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

4 months ago

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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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 months ago

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