southend seafront

Behind the scenes of Southend’s free fireworks displays

Ever wondered where the fireworks lighting up Southend seafront actually come from? Each autumn, as crowds gather along the promenade…

1 month ago

Nostalgic Southend seafront car meet draws huge crowds

Southend seafront roared back to life last night as hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered for a nostalgic celebration of the…

2 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend scrapped after police imposed strict conditions

A planned pro-Palestine march in Southend this weekend has been effectively called off after organisers said police imposed “insane restrictions”…

2 months ago

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill.…

2 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…

2 months ago

Southend seafront free splash fountains: Everything you need to know

Southend’s City Beach is home to a popular free family attraction on the seafront – the Splash Fountains. With 64…

2 months ago

Hundreds expected at Sierra Leone Outing on Southend beach this Saturday

Southend beach is set to host one of the UK’s largest cultural celebrations this Saturday 2 August, as the 2025…

3 months ago

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

3 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Red Arrows in Southend this weekend including the best viewing spots

The skies above Southend are set to come alive this weekend as the world-famous Red Arrows and historic Battle of…

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

Southend Pier to be covered in red poppies for Remembrance Day – how you can help

Southend’s iconic pier is set to bloom with thousands of handcrafted poppies this November, as part of a powerful community…

4 months ago

Why locals are raving about this Italian & seafood spot on Southend seafront

If you’ve ever strolled along Southend’s seafront and missed Sunset Bar & Restaurant, you’re not alone - but once you…

5 months ago

Video: Army detonates wartime bomb ‘picked up’ by a visitor to Southend beach

A wartime bomb was detonated in a controlled explosion after it was picked up by a visitor on a restricted…

5 months ago

Southend Shakedown set to return annually after roaring comeback on Easter Monday

Southend’s iconic Shakedown biker rally made a triumphant return on Easter Monday 2025 – Southend City Council are now turning…

6 months ago

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of…

6 months ago