“Eyesore” Fisherman’s Wharf site in Southend to be auctioned after years of neglect
A long-abandoned seafront plot in Southend is set to go under the hammer after sitting in a state of disrepair for more than five years. […]
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Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend
More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially opened its doors in The […]
New bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport set to launch after popular demand
A long-awaited bus route linking Leigh and Southend Airport is finally set to become a reality, with plans now moving forward to find an operator […]
Everything you need to know about the new wheelie bins coming to Southend – including which houses will be exempt
Southend is preparing for a major switch to wheelie bins for all residents this year, as part of a new £144 million eight-year waste management […]
Deal signed to deliver 800 new homes and unlock investment into Roots Hall stadium
A significant investment deal has finally been secured, paving the way for hundreds of new homes to be built at Fossetts Farm in Southend and […]
No Southend Pier trains for almost a month, due to essential maintenance
Southend Pier’s iconic railway trains will be out of action for almost a month as crucial maintenance work takes place to ensure there a reliable […]
Huge issue of fly-tipping, dog fouling & littering in Southend: Council launches new EnviroCrime team
A dedicated new enforcement team is being launched in new attempts to clamp down on environmental crime across the city, targeting fly-tipping, dog fouling, littering, […]
Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre
B&M, one of the UK’s most popular discount retailers, is preparing for the grand opening of its brand-new store at The Victoria Shopping Centre in […]
More easyJet routes from Southend Airport revealed: full flight times and destinations
London Southend Airport will have even more exciting routes on offer, with easyJet announcing three new destinations this morning, that are set to delight Essex […]
Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved
Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure improvements, and community-driven projects. The […]
c2c trains contactless ticketing off to a flying start with over 50k journeys in just two weeks
c2c’s new pay as you go contactless ticketing system is proving to be a huge hit, with over 50,000 journeys recorded within the first two […]
Government launches consultation on fast-track Greater Essex devolution
A major consultation on devolution for Greater Essex has been launched by the Government, marking a significant step in plans to transfer more powers from […]
£200million Southend highways maintenance contract up for grabs
A major contract worth £200 million is up for tender as Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a new contractor to manage, maintain, and improve the town’s […]
Major upgrade to go ahead for the A127 Fairglen Interchange
A £15 million funding boost will finally kickstart long-awaited upgrades to the Fairglen Interchange, a notorious congestion hotspot where the A127, A130, and A1245 meet. […]
Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend
Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]