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London Southend Airport has extended its popular Geneva route through to mid-October, adding eight extra weeks of easyJet flights and cementing the Swiss city’s status as a year-round destination for lakes, mountains and city breaks.

Southend-on-Sea City Council opens its 2026 Concert Series with a recital by acclaimed British pianist and composer Neil Crossland, featuring a varied programme of classical favourites and original compositions at the Civic Centre.

Emergency departments remain open for life-threatening conditions, while many people can be treated sooner through alternatives such as NHS 111, pharmacies and GP services, which are open as usual after the holiday period.

Local health leaders are encouraging people to check their eligibility for routine cancer screening following a powerful message from His Majesty The King, highlighting how early diagnosis can save lives and improve outcomes.

Residents are being urged to continue coming forward for NHS care during five days of strike action by resident doctors, with life-saving services maintained and GP practices remaining open as flu season places additional pressure on hospitals.

Southend-on-Sea is set to sparkle this festive season with magical events including Father Christmas at Prittlewell Priory, lantern tours, festive screenings, Santa’s Space Day, New Year’s Eve fireworks, and free parking every Sunday in December.

The local NHS is urging residents to use the right healthcare services and get vaccinated as an early surge in flu cases increases winter pressure across Mid and South Essex.

At a Glance A trail-blazing Essex partnership is bringing police, fire and ambulance teams into the earliest stages of planning…

The three NHS Integrated Care Boards across Essex will hold their first joint public meeting as the Essex Joint Committee on Thursday 20 November 2025 in Tilbury, as part of plans to create a single Essex Integrated Care Board from April 2026. Members of the public can attend or watch online and submit questions in advance on agenda items.

easyJet has announced a brand-new route from London Southend Airport to Jersey for summer 2026, with flights starting 30 March and operating twice weekly. The launch adds to the airline’s growing 23-route network from Southend, following the recent opening of its A320neo base supporting 1,200 jobs.