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Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Trading Standards team, supported by Essex Police, has seized £45,000 of illegal goods including counterfeit toys, illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes. Vehicles used for deliveries have been crushed, and enforcement action is under way to protect residents and fair-trading businesses.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly with its Rocket O’Clock campaign, asking people to limit private fireworks to 7pm–9pm while enjoying official seafront displays for safe, family-friendly fun.

Queensway has been central to Southend’s most ambitious regeneration project for over a decade. From big promises in 2015 to the underpass removal starting in 2025, the scheme has faced rising costs, failed partnerships, and divided opinion about its future.

Southend Against Sewage highlights shocking new E.coli test results at local beaches, raising urgent concerns about water safety, blue flag status, and accountability.

Southend’s community spirit shines through – from saving vital youth club funding to hosting world-class cultural events and protecting heritage sites, residents, organisations and businesses continue to achieve remarkable things together.

A prolific Southend car thief who stole 11 vehicles worth over £310,000 has been jailed for nearly four years after being caught driving the wrong way on the A12.

The Council has been officially awarded UNICEF UK’s Baby Friendly Gold accreditation, recognising the city’s commitment to giving babies and…

Southend United showed resilience on Tuesday night as they fought back from behind to secure a deserved 1-1 draw away at Boreham Wood.

Southend United slipped to a second successive defeat as Scunthorpe United claimed a 2-0 win at Roots Hall. Goals from Tom Pugh and Danny Whitehall sealed the points for the visitors despite chances for the Shrimpers after half-time.

Ten Council Leaders across Essex have publicly backed the creation of five new unitary authorities, stressing the importance of keeping local government “as local as possible” while delivering savings of over £100m a year.