March celebrating British heritage to take place in Southend, with counter protestors expected

6 months ago

A march celebrating British heritage and British flags is set to go ahead in Southend city centre this Saturday, with…

Revealed: 550 new homes could be built on Rayleigh farmland

6 months ago

A major new housing development is being proposed on farmland in Rayleigh, with local residents warning the local area could…

Behind the scenes of Southend’s free fireworks displays

6 months ago

Ever wondered where the fireworks lighting up Southend seafront actually come from? Each autumn, as crowds gather along the promenade…

Everything you need to know about Southend’s 23A & 23B Leigh Link bus services

6 months ago

A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting…

How to stop maggots, flies and bad smells from Southend’s new wheelie bins

6 months ago

Southend residents are continuing to receive their new wheelie bins as part of the council’s city-wide overhaul of waste collections,…

Everything you need to know for the 2025 free fireworks displays on Southend seafront

6 months ago

Southend-on-Sea's Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the…

Uber confirms plans to return to Southend with new licence application

6 months ago

Uber has announced that it is seeking a licence to operate again in Southend, with the ride-hailing company saying it…

Remembering the names of Essex’s frontline heroes who never came home

6 months ago

Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – is a time to celebrate the dedication of police officers,…

Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested

6 months ago

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a…

Black tar-like lumps washing up on Essex beaches, after tonnes of bitumen spilled into Thames

7 months ago

More than 15 tonnes of bitumen leaked from FM Conway’s Gravesend storage facility into the River Thames, with pollution now…