Southend’s Adventure Island bans topless men
One of Southend’s most popular tourist attractions, Adventure Island, has introduced a new rule asking male customers not to remove their shirts during warm weather. If […]
Flybe announces six new routes from Southend Airport
Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, has announced six new routes to be operated by Stobart Air from Southend Airport. The new services will carry an […]
Southend Airport terminal extension officially opened by Secretary of State
An extension to the passenger terminal at Southend Airport has been officially opened by the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP. […]
Icon of Southend seafront skyline is ready to turn again
One of the most iconic sights on Southend seafront, Adventure Island’s ferris wheel, will turn again this weekend after a £200,000 refurbishment. The historic ride was closed […]
Eat, drink and dance at new Southend bar and restaurant
Your Southend was invited to the preview night of a brand new bar and restaurant in Southend, East Coast Social, before it officially opened today. […]
Headliners announced for Village Green 2014
This year’s Village Green festival in Chalkwell Park will take place on Saturday 12 July. The arts, culture and music festival will run from 11am […]
Stroke victim survives thanks to swift response of Southend Hospital medics
A Southend man whose life was saved by the swift action of the expert stroke team at Southend Hospital, has been back to thank the […]
Southend Airport enjoys its busiest ever summer
A total of 230,000 passengers travelled through the Southend Airport between 1 July and 31 August 2013 making it the busiest summer for the airport since […]
Police raid Southend nightclub for drugs
Essex Police raided a nightclub in Southend in a show of force to crack down on drugs. Around 100 police officers stormed Mayhem Nightclub, in […]
Motorists caught out by new seafront speed limit
Frustration is rising among local people as more and more are caught speeding after a new 20mph zone came into force on Southend seafront. A stretch […]
Average speed cameras now in operation on Southend seafront
New average speed cameras have been installed on Southend’s City Beach seafront to slow down traffic in the shared space. The controversial cameras, which were […]
Farringdon car park demolition back on track
The demolition of an old town centre car park in Southend has been restarted. Demolition of the Farringdon car park on Elmer Avenue is to make […]
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 October last year when the […]
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 address to make an arrest […]
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 anti-social motorists. The brand new […]