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

The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the…

4 days ago

University of Essex to CLOSE its Southend campus in major restructure

The University of Essex has announced that its Southend campus will close down in summer 2026, marking the end of…

5 days ago

Families are rushing to book “truly magical” Christmas Experience in Southend

Tickets are flying for this Christmas Experience in Southend, which includes Santa actually arriving down a chimney into the grotto!…

6 days ago

Major £1m upgrades begin at Southend parks, with plans for a ‘100% inclusive’ play space at East Beach

A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due…

1 week ago

Man charged with 21 offences, with officer assaulted during Southend arrest

A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this…

1 week ago

Slug & Lettuce to close in Southend, with customers left with last-minute Christmas cancellations

It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some…

1 week ago

Huge 2026 lineup revealed with big-name artists coming to Southend’s Priory Park

Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet.…

2 weeks ago

Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre

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

2 weeks ago

XL bully dog, stolen bikes, e-scooters and weapons seized from drug den in Westcliff

A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected…

2 weeks ago

Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal…

2 weeks ago

Basildon Christmas tractor run set to return with illuminated festive spectacle

Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December…

2 weeks ago

FAQs: Everything you need to know about the Better Queensway project in Southend

What is the Better Queensway project? Better Queensway is a long term regeneration scheme focused on the Queensway estate and…

2 weeks ago

2 years of roadworks: Queensway underpass to be filled in as Southend prepares for major road overhaul

Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass…

3 weeks ago

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident…

3 weeks ago

Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on

Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city…

3 weeks ago