Last chance to register to vote for local elections
Residents of Southend-on-Sea need to make sure they register to vote by midnight tomorrow (Friday 12 April) so they can vote in the local elections this May.

Fish and chips finally back on menu 14 years after fire guts world’s longest pier
Fish and chips are back on the menu on the world’s longest pleasure pier for the first time since it was devastated by fire nearly 14 years ago.

Fashion evening explores Southend’s counter-cultures and famous Technical College
On Thursday the 25^th of April, the Beecroft Art Gallery is hosting an exclusive evening talk exploring fashion photography and counter-cultures with noted fashion photographer, Tessa Hallmann and muse, Mark Dooris. 

‘Good’ Ofsted result remains for Southend YMCA Community School
Southend YMCA Community School is celebrating a ‘good’ Ofsted result following a short inspection.

Rogue development leads to £26k fine
A local property owner who did not follow their approved planning permission has been fined £25,000.

Dublin based firm Ryanair launch partnership with Southend Airport

HistoricaLeigh: The Man from the Manse

In 1911 the Manse in Elm Road next to Wesley Methodist Church had just been built and was first  occupied by the Rev William John Gregory Bestall. He was the second minister of Wesley Church joining the congregation in 1910.

Two arrested after Southend Pub fight
Two men were arrested after a disturbance broke out at The Guilford Pub last night.

Two tonnes of counterfeit items destroyed
Over two tonnes of unsafe and counterfeit items seized over criminal investigations led by the council’s trading standards team has this week been disposed of.