Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

2 years ago

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel

2 years ago

Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into…

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

2 years ago

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

Public opinion divided as government backs new Lower Thames Crossing

2 years ago

The UK government has announced its support for the long-debated Lower Thames Crossing, a major infrastructure project that would create…

Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh

2 years ago

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police…

Hundreds line streets to celebrate the life of a 6-year-old boy who lost a battle with brain cancer

2 years ago

A whole community turned out in a heartfelt show of respect for six-year-old Henry Hall, who tragically lost his battle…

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

2 years ago

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

2 years ago

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

2 years ago

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been…

Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall

2 years ago

London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East…