The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Car park closure marks start of £575million ‘Better Queensway’ project

One of Southend’s busiest car parks has been closed and fenced off as work begins on the city’s £575 million…

2 weeks ago

Eat local: Why Southend’s Kingfisher was named ‘Fish & Chip Shop of the Year’

Kingfisher Fish and Chips on Southchurch Road has become a firm favourite in Southend, with locals praising its fresh fish,…

3 weeks ago

A127 closed after serious crash ‘involving motorbike’ near Rayleigh Weir

The A127 was closed London-bound on Wednesday evening following a serious crash between Rayleigh Weir and the Fairglen Interchange. The…

3 weeks ago

Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital

A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital…

3 weeks ago

Healthcare worker at Southend Hospital charged with sexual assaults on man & woman

A healthcare assistant at Southend Hospital has been charged with three sexual assault offences against people, whilst working at the…

3 weeks ago

LOOK INSIDE: New independent hardware store opens in Leigh-on-Sea

A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home…

3 weeks ago

British flag march’s small turnout blamed on poor weather

A British flag march that took place in Southend city centre on Saturday 20 September, attracted around 40 participants at…

4 weeks ago

LOOK INSIDE: Southend’s new NHS diagnostic centre to open in former Argos store

The former Argos unit in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre will become the home of a major new NHS Community Diagnostic…

4 weeks ago

Funeral details revealed for Southend’s ‘Disco Dave’ as the city pays tribute

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Southend nightlife icon Martin Bond, better known to many as ‘Disco Dave’, as hundreds…

4 weeks ago

March celebrating British heritage to take place in Southend, with counter protestors expected

A march celebrating British heritage and British flags is set to go ahead in Southend city centre this Saturday, with…

4 weeks ago