southend seafront

Southend Halloween Parade 2025: Everything you need to know for the seafront event

A huge illuminated Halloween Parade and a free fireworks display will take place on Southend seafront this October! The hugely…

6 months ago

Chalkwell bridge to be demolished amid safety concerns, sparking community backlash

The much-used pedestrian ramp connecting Chalkwell Station to Chalkwell Beach has closed, with demolition plans now in motion following serious…

7 months ago

Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade

Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near…

7 months ago

Teenager arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with violent disorder in Southend – the 10th suspect to be taken into custody

A teenager has been arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with a violent disorder incident that shook Southend’s seafront last…

7 months ago

Car cruise controversy: Fines issued to dozens of car enthusiasts after reports of reckless driving

A total of 37 fines have been handed out following a car meet on Southend seafront last Saturday, as authorities…

7 months ago

Police crackdown at Southend car meet sparks debate over arrests and heavy-handed tactics

A heated debate has erupted following a major police operation at a car meet in Southend-on-Sea last weekend. The event,…

7 months ago

Police shut down Southend seafront after huge car meet prompts dispersal order

A large gathering of car enthusiasts in Southend led to the police enforcing a dispersal order on Saturday night (March…

7 months ago

“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…

7 months ago

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,…

7 months ago

Dispersal order issued for all of Southend to prevent car cruise

Essex Police have put a dispersal order in place across Southend this weekend in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour…

8 months ago

New volunteers begin lifesaving training at Southend RNLI

The Southend-on-Sea RNLI lifeboat station has welcomed eight new recruits who have embarked on their journey to becoming fully trained…

8 months ago

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs…

8 months ago

Mercedes car trapped on Southend beach as tide comes in

A Mercedes with registration MA19 EYE was left stranded on Southend beach overnight, with the tide slowly claiming the vehicle…

11 months ago