Westcliff beach loses Blue Flag status, due to water quality concerns
Westcliff Bay beach in Southend has lost its coveted Blue Flag status following a water quality downgrade from “Excellent” to “Good.” The decision comes after […]
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Warning issued for people planning to walk out to Mulberry Harbour
The Mulberry Harbour, also known as the Phoenix Caisson, lays on the seabed off of Thorpe Bay where it has been ever since it was […]
Blue bioluminescence plankton spotted on Southend beach
Bioluminescence plankton was seen in the water on Southend beach. The rare sight was seen at around 1am by two people out for a late […]
Wheelchair-friendly boardwalk installed on Southend beach
A new “fully accessible” beach boardwalk has been built in Southend for Summer 2024. The new accessible timber boardwalk has been completed at Chalkwell beach, […]
Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023
The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised by the Southend Seaside Partnership […]
Search and rescue operation after two people seen in the water on Southend seafront
A search and rescue operation took place on Southend seafront after reports surfaced that two people jumped into the water from the Pier. A coastguard […]
Raw sewage released again on Southend seafront
These new photos show sewage water being released into the water on Southend seafront this week. The pollution from multiple sewer overflows right across Southend […]
Untreated sewage discharged into Southend sea
According to alerts from the Surfers Against Sewage service, both the Three Shells beach in Southend and East Beach in Shoeburyness are currently affected by […]