The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due…
A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this…
It has been confirmed that the Slug & Lettuce bar in Southend will close on 6 December 2025, with some…
Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet.…
Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van…
A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected…
A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal…
Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December…
Queensway underpass is set to disappear as Southend prepares for one of its biggest regeneration projects in decades. The underpass…
Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident…