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Car park closure marks start of £575million ‘Better Queensway’ project

One of Southend’s busiest car parks has been closed and fenced off as work begins on the city’s £575 million…

2 months ago

Eat local: Why Southend’s Kingfisher was named ‘Fish & Chip Shop of the Year’

Kingfisher Fish and Chips on Southchurch Road has become a firm favourite in Southend, with locals praising its fresh fish,…

2 months ago

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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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,…

3 months ago

Tributes paid to biker & angler after fatal Leigh-on-Sea crash, with another man arrested

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved motorcyclist and passionate carp angler who tragically lost his life in a…

3 months ago

Blaze next to Palace Theatre in Southend leaves two people with burns

A serious fire broke out in a building next to Southend’s historic Palace Theatre on London Road on Thursday afternoon…

3 months ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on…

3 months ago

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

4 months ago

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

4 months ago

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

4 months ago