southend development

Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures

Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre…

1 week ago

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 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month ago

New Chopstix restaurant brings delicious noodle boxes to Southend High Street

A new Chopstix Noodle Bar has officially opened in Southend High Street, with the first 100 customers treated to a…

2 months ago

Anglian Water hit with £62.8million penalty over sewage spill failures

Anglian Water is being forced to pay out £62.8 million after a major investigation found the company failed to properly…

3 months ago

Great Wakering green belt near Shoebury targeted for 950 new homes at Tithe Park

A major housing development could transform green belt land in Great Wakering, with plans unveiled for 950 homes at Tithe…

3 months ago

Southend Airport scraps free 15-minute drop-off period and brings in £7 minimum charge

Southend Airport has quietly removed its previously free 15-minute drop-off and pick-up allowance at the Long Stay car park -…

3 months ago

EasyJet adds new winter flights from Southend Airport to “magical” Finland destination

Passengers flying from Southend Airport can now book a magical festive escape, as easyJet has announced direct flights to Rovaniemi…

3 months ago

Southend’s last big nightclub to shut down after seven years of ‘memories’

MooMoo nightclub, Southend city centre’s largest and most well-known nightlife venue, is set to close its doors for good on…

4 months ago

Major upgrade confirmed for Chalkwell station with two new lifts and footbridge

Chalkwell station is set to become fully step-free for the first time, following the award of a major contract by…

4 months ago

Controversial 14-storey high-rise block of flats gets green light in Southend after appeal

A 14-storey tower block is set to rise in Southend city centre after the Government overturned Southend City council’s refusal,…

4 months ago

New bulk-buy Food Warehouse set to open at Southend Retail Park

Iceland is planning to bring its popular bulk-buy store, The Food Warehouse, to Southend, with plans now submitted to Rochford…

5 months ago

More drivers being turned away from Southend’s tips as the City Council tightens rules

Southend City Council has issued a firm reminder that its two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are strictly for…

5 months ago

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of "nuisance" food delivery drivers driving…

5 months ago