The latest breaking news, incidents, events and community features for the city of Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas of South East Essex.
The footbridge over the busy Queensway road in Southend has now been removed, marking a major and symbolic milestone in…
Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers…
The team at Southend's Holiday Inn are preparing for an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party in the hotel’s beautiful Laker…
The University of Essex has confirmed that its Southend campus will close in summer 2026, triggering widespread concern across the…
The University of Essex has announced that its Southend campus will close down in summer 2026, marking the end of…
Tickets are flying for this Christmas Experience in Southend, which includes Santa actually arriving down a chimney into the grotto!…
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.…