Average speed cameras now in operation on Southend seafront

14 years ago

New average speed cameras have been installed on Southend’s City Beach seafront to slow down traffic in the shared space.…

Farringdon car park demolition back on track

15 years ago

The demolition of an old town centre car park in Southend has been restarted. Demolition of the Farringdon car park on…

Demolition of Warrior Square swimming pool nearing completion

15 years ago

The demolition of Warrior Square swimming pool in Southend town centre is well underway. The swimming pool was closed in…

Armed police stand off with gun suspect in Southend

15 years ago

Armed police have surrounded a house in Elizabeth Road, Southend, just off the seafront. Police had originally gone to the…

CCTV parking enforcement cars go live in Southend

15 years ago

Two new CCTV-equipped parking enforcement cars have started operating in Southend as of Monday 4 July, to crack down on…

Warrior Square Gardens reopen after £1.8million makeover

15 years ago

A regeneration project to revitalise a green space in Southend town centre has been completed. Redevelopment company Renaissance Southend made the…

KFC opens new drive-through restaurant in Southend

15 years ago

The construction of a new £1.2million fast-food drive-through in Southend has been completed and opened to customers. Plans were first…

Thunderstorms cause chaos in Southend

15 years ago

Thunderstorms hit South Essex following the hottest day of of the year, bringing lightning strikes and a heavy downpour. Essex…

Search and rescue hovercraft launched to aid injured kitesurfer

15 years ago

Southend’s RNLI crews were dispatched to assist a kitesurfer with suspected back injuries. The Southend-based Atlantic 75 lifeboat and the…