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

Friday, 28 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due to be completed by spring. […]

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

Monday, 24 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet. Organisers have unveiled the first […]

Basildon Christmas tractor run set to return with illuminated festive spectacle

Friday, 21 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December 2025. The much-anticipated convoy will […]

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

Monday, 17 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city centre into a lively hub […]

Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road

Friday, 24 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around […]

Southend Food & Drink Festival to serve up ten days of tasty deals and prizes this autumn

Friday, 24 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A brand-new culinary celebration is coming to Southend this autumn, as the city prepares to launch its first-ever Southend Food and Drink Festival. Running from […]

Free pizza to celebrate new bottomless pizzeria opening in Southend city centre

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A new artisan pizzeria offering bottomless pizza and drinks is opening this weekend in Southend city centre – and they’re giving away totally free pizzas […]

Behind the scenes of Southend’s free fireworks displays

Monday, 15 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Ever wondered where the fireworks lighting up Southend seafront actually come from? Each autumn, as crowds gather along the promenade to watch the free Saturday […]

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

Friday, 12 September, 2025 News Editor 1

Southend-on-Sea’s Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the fantastic free fireworks will be […]

Nostalgic Southend seafront car meet draws huge crowds

Sunday, 31 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend seafront roared back to life last night as hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered for a nostalgic celebration of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s […]

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill. Every seafront car park was […]

Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

Thursday, 7 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64 multi-coloured jets of water dancing […]

Sutton Hall miniature railway: A hidden countryside train ride near Southend

Sunday, 3 August, 2025 News Editor 0

Tucked away in the Essex countryside just outside Southend and Rochford is Sutton Hall Farm Railway – a charming miniature railway offering scenic rides through […]

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025 Sierra Leone Outing brings hundreds […]

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

Saturday, 28 June, 2025 News Editor 0

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of Britain aircraft fly in and […]

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