The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Sutton road closed following two-vehicle collision

This afternoon, Sutton Road—a key route connecting Southend and Rochford—was closed by police following a collision involving two vehicles. All…

9 years ago

Police crack down on anti-social drinking and begging in Southend High Street

Southend Police have been targeting anti-social drinking and begging in the High Street this week, moving on offenders and clearing…

9 years ago

Southend Hospital evacuated after bomb scare

Part of Southend Hospital was evacuated this afternoon following the discovery of an item that looked like a hand grenade.…

11 years ago

Wetherspoon opens new hotel above the Last Post pub

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon are opening a new 14-bed hotel above the popular Last Post pub in Southend town centre.…

11 years ago

Horror film fest returns to Southend – bigger and bloodier than ever

Southend’s hugely successful Horror-on-Sea Film Festival is returning for a third-successive year. With demand for this year’s 'scarefest' running so…

11 years ago

Newlyweds photo shoot with Southend Vulcan Bomber

Two aircraft enthusiasts have had their wedding photos taken beneath the Avro Vulcan XL426, based at Southend Airport. Bob Langhorn and…

11 years ago

New Southend seafront Premier Inn to open early 2015

A brand new Premier Inn hotel is getting ready to open on Southend seafront. The new hotel being built on Eastern…

12 years ago

New indoor fun park takes shape on Southend seafront

A brand new multi-million pound indoor fun park is being built on Southend seafront. Replacing the old Blackbeard’s attraction next…

12 years ago

easyJet launches new route to Menorca from Southend Airport

easyJet has announced today that it will operate a new route to Mahon in Menorca from Southend Airport in summer…

12 years ago

Spectacular seafront firework displays wow crowds

The night skies over Southend seafront have been lighting up with fantastic firework displays on Saturday nights, drawing large crowds to the town…

12 years ago