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 popular spooky parade will fill […]
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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 safety concerns. Built in 1910, […]
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 Westcliff. The unsettling interaction happened […]
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 summer, bringing the total number […]
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 cracked down on dangerous driving […]
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, which attracted car enthusiasts from […]
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 22), following reports of dangerous […]
“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. […]
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, […]
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 amid concerns about a potential […]
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 lifesaving volunteers. This fresh intake […]
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 Southend City Council. The event […]
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 […]
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 across the city. The scam, […]
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 before recovery teams could intervene. […]