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Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

12 months ago

Premier Inn unveils major expansion plans for Southend seafront hotel

Premier Inn has announced plans to expand its Southend seafront hotel, converting part of the former Brewers Fayre restaurant into…

12 months ago

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

12 months ago

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced…

12 months ago

Bus “explodes” and goes up in flames in Southend city centre

A bus caught fire in Southend on Wednesday night, with witnesses describing "explosions". The single-decker Arriva bus quickly went up…

1 year ago

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been…

1 year ago

Revealed: New airline and daily route from Southend Airport to Newquay, Cornwall

London Southend Airport has unveiled a brand-new airline and route, answering the demand from travellers across Essex, London, and East…

1 year ago

B&M opening new store in Southend city centre

B&M has officially confirmed that its transformation of the former Wilko store in Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre is well under…

1 year ago

Man rescued from sinking car on Southend seafront

Heroic people jumped into the sea on Southend seafront to save a man from a sinking car. The incident happened…

1 year ago

Emergency services respond to chimney explosion in Southend

Multiple fire crews rushed to a chimney explosion in Boscombe Road, Southend, this morning. The incident, described by witnesses as…

1 year ago

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout.…

1 year ago

Dunelm plans to open new store in Southend city centre

Major retailer Dunelm has resurfaced plans to open a new store in Southend High Street. The retailer is planning once…

1 year ago

Car bursts into flames in Tesco Extra car park

A Volkswagen car caught fire in the Tesco Extra supermarket car park in Southend today. Shocked shoppers watched the fire…

1 year ago

Southend’s electric vehicle future: Council seeks partner to install 1,000+ EV chargers

Southend-on-Sea is set to take a major step towards a greener future, with the council announcing plans to install more…

1 year ago

Magical motorised Christmas display returns with a heartwarming mission

This December, a dazzling and unique motorised Christmas display is lighting up a home in Southend, offering a magical experience…

1 year ago