Browsing: General Interest

The Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo 2025 was hailed a success, bringing together local entrepreneurs and business professionals to network, collaborate, and celebrate Southend’s thriving business community.

October is one of the busiest months in the garden—whether it’s planting spring bulbs, tending to ponds, preparing soil, or supporting local wildlife. From vibrant autumn colour to tips on helping hedgehogs and birds, here’s everything you need to know this month.

Southend-on-Sea City Council today welcomed the Transport East Board to the City, where regional partners came together to discuss how the transport network can become more accessible, cleaner and better connected.

Residents and visitors will soon be able to explore a stunning new fashion exhibition at Beecroft Art Gallery. Dressed for…

Southend United extended their unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Truro City, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Sam Austin.

Four action-packed days of activities designed by young people, for young people will take place in Southend this summer as part of an exciting new initiative.

Southend-on-Sea residents and visitors are invited to journey back over a thousand years and experience history come to life at Anglo-Saxon Weekend.

On Monday 30 June the Palace Theatre Southend saw a gathering of many famous local bands and musicians as they came together for the very first time for a photo session.

The wait is over — the 2025–2026 National League fixtures have officially been released, and excitement is building fast across Southend.

Southend Pier will be transformed into a sea of red this November as thousands of handmade poppies adorn its full length in a heartfelt tribute to the fallen. Part of the Poppies on the Pier initiative, the display is calling on crafters and volunteers nationwide to take part in this powerful community memorial.