10 amazing photos of lightning during Southend’s thunderstorms
The largest and most spectacular storm to hit Essex in years swept through Southend last night. The storm, which weather experts have confirmed was a ‘Super […]
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New Flybe route from Southend Airport to Maastricht takes off
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has begun the last of its six new European routes from Southend Airport. In the first three years of operation the […]
Crop circles discovered in Southend
Mysterious crop circle formations have appeared on farmland off of Sutton Road, near to Southend Airport. The first pattern was discovered on 14th June and […]
How many of these street performers have you seen in Southend?
Street performers, entertainers and buskers are regular visitors to Southend, travelling from all over Essex and further afield to entertain the crowds in the High […]
Work begins to build a second Premier Inn hotel for Southend seafront
Construction work has started to build an 80-bedroom budget hotel on Southend seafront. The five-storey building will be Premier Inn’s second hotel on the seafront, […]
First week of duty for Southend’s new Police District Commander
After 9 months as the District Commander for Southend, Chief Insp Matt Bennet announced he was stepping down and a new District Commander would be […]
Hundreds of people in Southend affected by internet outage
Sky Broadband and Talk customers in Southend including Leigh-on-Sea experienced a total loss of service for 14 hours over the May bank holiday weekend. Sky […]
New Cadbury advert filmed on Southend seafront
A television advert for a new Cadbury ice cream has been filmed in Southend at Shoebury Common beach. The production crew spent a day filming the advert earlier […]
Southend’s Adventure Island bans topless men
One of Southend’s most popular tourist attractions, Adventure Island, has introduced a new rule asking male customers not to remove their shirts during warm weather. If […]
Flybe announces six new routes from Southend Airport
Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, has announced six new routes to be operated by Stobart Air from Southend Airport. The new services will carry an […]
Southend Airport terminal extension officially opened by Secretary of State
An extension to the passenger terminal at Southend Airport has been officially opened by the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP. […]
Icon of Southend seafront skyline is ready to turn again
One of the most iconic sights on Southend seafront, Adventure Island’s ferris wheel, will turn again this weekend after a £200,000 refurbishment. The historic ride was closed […]
Eat, drink and dance at new Southend bar and restaurant
Your Southend was invited to the preview night of a brand new bar and restaurant in Southend, East Coast Social, before it officially opened today. […]
Headliners announced for Village Green 2014
This year’s Village Green festival in Chalkwell Park will take place on Saturday 12 July. The arts, culture and music festival will run from 11am […]
Stroke victim survives thanks to swift response of Southend Hospital medics
A Southend man whose life was saved by the swift action of the expert stroke team at Southend Hospital, has been back to thank the […]