Southend-on-Sea

In the last 4 hours

New leaseholder secured for the Kursaal, paving the way for reopening Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)09:55

Hundreds sign petition on library move Yellow Advertiser08:40

Yesterday

Detectives name third man in attempted Essex jewellery heist Essex Live14:16 12-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Quit smoking and vaping in children’s playgrounds Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)14:22 11-Mar-26

The major Essex A-road used by thousands each day once the longest in England Essex Live17:23 10-Mar-26

Southend Barclays bank set to shut for three months for huge refurb Essex Live14:11 10-Mar-26

Major update for Southend and Stansted Airport passengers that could affect millions each year Essex Live14:04 9-Mar-26

Fraudsters cost Southend Council £250k in subletting scams Yellow Advertiser10:36 8-Mar-26

Essex mum at 'her wit's end' over 'drug addicts terrorising' Southend tower blocks Essex Live08:04 8-Mar-26

Carlisle United surrender two-goal lead Cumbria Crack07:09 8-Mar-26

Landmark deal reached to reopen Kursaal BBC07:00 8-Mar-26

Council has 'no powers' to get more local children into Essex's best state schools Essex Live08:22 7-Mar-26

Southend residents who 'misuse' new wheelie bins could be face £80 fine Essex Live07:11 7-Mar-26

Essex residents facing long wait for 'life-changing' weight loss drug Mounjaro Essex Live05:17 7-Mar-26

Appeal after disturbance in Southend Yellow Advertiser21:57 6-Mar-26

In the last month

Online child sex offender jailed Yellow Advertiser17:29 5-Mar-26

City Day - A Celebration of Southend’s heritage, community and future Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)14:41 5-Mar-26

Air pollution hotspots to be taken off danger list Yellow Advertiser21:04 4-Mar-26

'Dangerous' car cruise event shut down Southend seafront Essex Live19:35 4-Mar-26

Council to crack down on wheelie bin misuse in Southend Yellow Advertiser19:02 4-Mar-26

Dozens of firefighters tackle molten glass leak at factory in Harlow Bishop's Stortford Independent11:47 4-Mar-26

Council rejects move to help more Southend children get grammar school places Yellow Advertiser06:49 4-Mar-26

Event production company for London Fashion Week and Tommy Hilfiger takes new space in Southend Insider Media06:17 4-Mar-26

How Essex men used Essex hotel to hide drug horde Essex Live20:50 3-Mar-26

Residents warned of accessing weight loss jabs BBC20:27 3-Mar-26

Major delays to Essex trains after 'object' falls onto overhead wires Essex Live18:17 3-Mar-26

Police to use facial recognition cameras at Saturday's Carlisle United game The Carlisle News & Star16:02 3-Mar-26

Trains across Essex to be cancelled due to weekend engineering this month Essex Live07:46 3-Mar-26

Southend residents’ two tier access to weight loss drug Yellow Advertiser22:18 2-Mar-26

Southend man sentenced in drug investigation Yellow Advertiser20:15 2-Mar-26

Preservation order for 150-year old tree made permanent Yellow Advertiser09:13 28-Feb-26

Southend Council approves budget after fiery debate Yellow Advertiser23:03 27-Feb-26

Southend Budget 2026/27 approved: Investing in people, regenerating our city Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)09:53 27-Feb-26

Beloved Southend tree threatened by 14-storey tower block plans given special protection Essex Live08:56 27-Feb-26

Southend Sealife Adventure refused planning over canopy built 'millimetres' too big Essex Live07:55 27-Feb-26

Council trying to force owners of iconic Southend building to make emergency repairs Essex Live17:09 26-Feb-26

Southend's history brought closer to the community as new Museums Collections Centre opens on City Day Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)15:24 26-Feb-26

Countdown begins: Here’s what to expect at Southend City Day Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)12:21 26-Feb-26

Southend Council set to take legal action over dilapidated Kursaal Yellow Advertiser20:08 25-Feb-26

Plans for 650 homes put on hold over airport concerns Essex Live16:23 24-Feb-26

Plan to ban face coverings 'would be unenforceable' BBC14:54 24-Feb-26

Council set to veto ban on face masks Yellow Advertiser07:34 24-Feb-26

Council set to veto Southend protest restrictions Yellow Advertiser21:54 23-Feb-26

Fury over airport drop off lane costs Yellow Advertiser09:40 23-Feb-26

Anger over airport's new pick-up and drop-off fee BBC09:47 22-Feb-26

Southend bistro told it can't stay open later by council because it would disturb neighbours Essex Live05:24 22-Feb-26

Southend Airport slammed for 'rip-off charges' amid new drop-off lane costs Essex Live16:04 21-Feb-26

Changes to confusing Southend junction set to be made permanent Essex Live05:19 21-Feb-26

Have you seen this man? Josh Venman, 36, is missing as police launch appeal Halstead Gazette02:49 20-Feb-26

New sewage treatment works will be needed if Government homes target goes ahead Yellow Advertiser18:02 19-Feb-26

Police uncover hidden drug farm in 'dilapidated' Southend flat Essex Live14:40 19-Feb-26

Morning bus travel boost for disabled pass holders Yellow Advertiser21:40 18-Feb-26

Bellway seeks affordable partner for one-third of properties in 3,000-home vision Inside Housing16:38 18-Feb-26

Two men accused of attempted armed burglary at Southend jewellers are named Essex Live15:46 18-Feb-26

Armed robbers wielding machete and axes rob Southend jewellers Essex Live19:06 17-Feb-26

Southend bin men hailed as 'crime-saving heroes' after helping police track down suspected… Essex Live18:13 17-Feb-26

Measles messaging for parents and carers Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)15:07 17-Feb-26

Police want to speak to two men after attempted GBH last year Essex Live15:00 17-Feb-26

Southend-on-Sea City Council supports Essex Police following armed robbery in Southend city centre Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)14:16 17-Feb-26

‘Crime-saving’ bin heroes: Crews praised after helping police apprehend suspected burglar Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)12:04 17-Feb-26

Plans unveiled for 3,000 new homes across Essex towns Essex Live13:24 16-Feb-26

Southend Council site planned for demolition turned into successful tree sanctuary Essex Live10:01 16-Feb-26

Councillor in bid to form new political group for Southend East Yellow Advertiser06:38 16-Feb-26

Amazon van abandoned on 'Britain's deadliest path' after following a GPS route The Mirror01:16 16-Feb-26

The Essex area with 'little gem' beach and town once part of London Underground network Essex Live14:20 15-Feb-26

Plan to turn Southend office block into 557 flats and 'pocket park' approved Essex Live08:25 15-Feb-26

New bus route planned to Southend Airport perfect for holidaymakers Essex Live06:22 15-Feb-26

Southend 'Puff DadE' shop told new storefront causing 'significant harm' to seaside street Essex Live05:16 14-Feb-26

Warning as fraudsters putting fake parking QR codes around Southend Essex Live20:16 13-Feb-26

Four members of Southend organised crime group jailed as drug operation uncovered Essex Live17:54 13-Feb-26

10 Ways Southend’s full-fibre broadband is improving your everyday life Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)15:07 13-Feb-26

Share why you love Southend for MONOPOLY launch competition Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)11:44 13-Feb-26

Residents invited to help shape £20m improvements in Shoeburyness Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)11:13 13-Feb-26

Residents invited to share why they love Southend for MONOPOLY launch competition Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)10:43 13-Feb-26

Bin collection 'confusion' over misplaced bins and drivers complain of being stuck behind… Essex Live06:22 13-Feb-26

Protests planned over 5,000 homes on Southend green belt Yellow Advertiser01:17 13-Feb-26

Driver convicted of causing woman’s death Yellow Advertiser23:16 12-Feb-26

The Essex area set to be among the first for major electric vehicle charger rollout Essex Live13:12 12-Feb-26

Love Southend: 12 Brilliant half-term activities to entertain the entire family Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)12:29 12-Feb-26

Parking scams reminder Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)10:16 12-Feb-26

Parking scam alert Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)10:06 12-Feb-26

Calls grow for Southend Council to speed up decision on 800 home Fossetts Farm plan Yellow Advertiser20:37 11-Feb-26

First areas to get on-street electric vehicle chargers in Southend announced Yellow Advertiser20:37 11-Feb-26

Plans to build 'two new Essex villages' with 3,000 homes Essex Live18:22 11-Feb-26

Southend-on-Sea City Council opens three new Autism Resource Bases to strengthen inclusive education Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)16:48 11-Feb-26

Three new autism bases open to boost inclusive education in Southend schools Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)13:35 11-Feb-26

Southend residents report issues with waste collections six months after roll out of wheelie bins Yellow Advertiser06:23 11-Feb-26

Councillor urges legal fight over green belt homes Yellow Advertiser20:13 10-Feb-26

Bid for 3000-home border community Yellow Advertiser20:13 10-Feb-26

Southend Budget 2026/27: Investing in People, Regenerating Our City Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (Press Release)16:13 10-Feb-26

Tbl Accountants Joins Xeinadin, Strengthening Southend Office and Support for Local Businesses Accountancy Age16:12 10-Feb-26

Xeinadin expands Southend office through Tbl Accountants acquisition Accountancy Today12:35 10-Feb-26

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