easyJet launches new route from London Southend to Jersey for summer 2026
easyJet has today announced the launch of a new route for summer 2026 from London Southend Airport to Jersey, with seats now on sale.
easyJet has today announced the launch of a new route for summer 2026 from London Southend Airport to Jersey, with seats now on sale.
The funds, generated purely from sales of bags across its 23 stores, were raised over a 12-month period.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is bringing back free Sunday parking throughout December to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support small businesses during the festive season.
ForwardMotion is helping more young people in Southend get confident on two wheels, after supporting Eastwood Primary School’s cycling celebrations last month
Southend residents, businesses, and visitors will soon have easier access to electric vehicle (EV) charging, as Southend-on-Sea City Council partners with Zest to install over 3,000 public chargers across the city
Considering Morocco for your next escape from Southend Airport? Jack Leighmen of Destiny Travel unveils the beauty of its riads, bustling souks, and historic palaces.
Former West Leigh and Belfairs student Michael Johnson has been named Trader of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Leaders in Trading Awards, held at The Savoy Hotel in London earlier this month
The 2025 Southend Jazz Festival has once again demonstrated the power of music and community spirit, raising an impressive £1,381.91 for this year’s chosen charity
Most of our services will be running normally over the festive period to allow our customers to travel across the c2c route, but there will be earlier last train times on Christmas Eve and other timetable changes due to the bank holidays
Following an overwhelming response from visitors across the UK and beyond, Poppies on the Pier will remain open for an extra week.
South Essex train operator, c2c Railway is making several alterations to its weekday timetable in December, including reinstating 12-car trains at Basildon and adding extra stops at one of its busiest stations
Southend has a poignant new look this November, as windows across the city centre have been decorated with beautiful poppy artwork in commemoration of Remembrance Sunday.
Poppies on the Pier was officially opened on Wednesday 5th November 2025 by The Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Nigel Folkard.
‘Light Up a Life’ by Havens Hospices gives people the opportunity to dedicate a light on the hospices’ Christmas trees in memory of someone close to them.
The Southend Volunteer Awards 2025 took place on Thursday 23rd October 2025. It was a glittering evening of celebration, organised by Southend Association of Voluntary Services (SAVS)
Essex Police Specials joined Community Safety Officers on joint foot patrols across Old Leigh, Two Tree Island, and Leigh Broadway this week.
Next year’s Southend City Day is likely to be held on Saturday 7 March 2026, with around 65,000 visitors to the city centre during this year’s inaugural event.
You don’t need to overhaul your entire home to embrace Autumn. Small, thoughtful details can make all the difference. For kitchen table or sideboard displays, it’s time to move away from fresh summer blooms to dried grasses, willow, twisted hazel or eucalyptus branches
Something for the family stocking this Christmas the 2026 Leigh-on-sea calendar from local photographer Dave Amber
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