The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.

Southend’s Queensway footbridge demolished amid safety concerns & regeneration debate

The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a major and symbolic milestone in…

2 days ago

Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers

Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers…

3 days ago

Southend venue gears up for glamorous All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party!

The team at Southend's Holiday Inn are preparing for an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party in the hotel’s beautiful Laker…

2 weeks ago

“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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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!…

1 month 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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 months ago