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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.

Southend, Rochford and Wakering residents are being urged to speak out as pressure mounts to build over 10,000 homes on protected Green Belt land near Bournes Green.

Southend Pier is set to host the Nao Santa Maria, a full-size replica of Christopher Columbus’s 1492 flagship, from July 1st to 7th, 2025. Visitors can explore the ship’s four decks, including the Admiral’s cabin and crew quarters, between July 2nd and 6th.