The Latest News for Southend & South East Essex

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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months ago

Revealed: 550 new homes could be built on Rayleigh farmland

A major new housing development is being proposed on farmland in Rayleigh, with local residents warning the local area could…

9 months ago

Everything you need to know about Southend’s 23A & 23B Leigh Link bus services

A long-awaited new bus link has launched to connect Leigh-on-Sea with London Southend Airport and the Airport Business Park, cutting…

9 months ago

How to stop maggots, flies and bad smells from Southend’s new wheelie bins

Southend residents are continuing to receive their new wheelie bins as part of the council’s city-wide overhaul of waste collections,…

9 months ago

Everything you need to know for the 2025 free fireworks displays on Southend seafront

Southend-on-Sea's Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the…

9 months ago

Uber confirms plans to return to Southend with new licence application

Uber has announced that it is seeking a licence to operate again in Southend, with the ride-hailing company saying it…

9 months ago

Remembering the names of Essex’s frontline heroes who never came home

Emergency Services Day – also known as 999 Day – is a time to celebrate the dedication of police officers,…

9 months ago