The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

New bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport set to launch after popular demand

A long-awaited bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport is finally set to become a reality, with plans now moving…

1 year ago

Deal signed to deliver 800 new homes and unlock investment into Roots Hall stadium

A significant investment deal has finally been secured, paving the way for hundreds of new homes to be built at…

1 year ago

Rise of the Footsoldier 7 filming in Southend, with 3 more films planned

The hit British gangster franchise Rise of the Footsoldier is back, with filming for its highly anticipated seventh instalment, Rise…

1 year ago

Pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff charged after scaling Big Ben in dramatic 16-hour protest

A pro-Palestine activist from Westcliff-on-Sea has been charged after a high-profile protest that saw him scale London’s iconic Big Ben,…

1 year ago

No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance

Southend Pier’s iconic railway trains will be out of action for almost a month as crucial maintenance work takes place…

1 year ago

Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted

A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan…

1 year ago

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…

1 year ago

Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team

A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city,…

1 year ago

Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre

B&M, one of the UK’s most popular discount retailers, is preparing for the grand opening of its brand-new store at…

1 year ago