The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

Demolition of Warrior Square swimming pool nearing completion

The demolition of Warrior Square swimming pool in Southend town centre is well underway. The swimming pool was closed in…

15 years ago

Armed police stand off with gun suspect in Southend

Armed police have surrounded a house in Elizabeth Road, Southend, just off the seafront. Police had originally gone to the…

15 years ago

CCTV parking enforcement cars go live in Southend

Two new CCTV-equipped parking enforcement cars have started operating in Southend as of Monday 4 July, to crack down on…

15 years ago

Warrior Square Gardens reopen after £1.8million makeover

A regeneration project to revitalise a green space in Southend town centre has been completed. Redevelopment company Renaissance Southend made the…

15 years ago

KFC opens new drive-through restaurant in Southend

The construction of a new £1.2million fast-food drive-through in Southend has been completed and opened to customers. Plans were first…

15 years ago

Thunderstorms cause chaos in Southend

Thunderstorms hit South Essex following the hottest day of of the year, bringing lightning strikes and a heavy downpour. Essex…

15 years ago

Search and rescue hovercraft launched to aid injured kitesurfer

Southend’s RNLI crews were dispatched to assist a kitesurfer with suspected back injuries. The Southend-based Atlantic 75 lifeboat and the…

16 years ago