Southend-on-Sea4 days agoSecurity guards fear more deaths after stabbingMembers of the security industry tell the BBC violence is escalating and call for more protection.4 days ago5 days agoLandmark deal reached to reopen KursaalThe seaside venue will operate as a leisure attraction when its lease is transferred over summer.5 days ago7 days agoHundreds of cannabis plants discovered in two housesA man is arrested after a raid at a "suburban home" on Thursday where 200 plants are found.7 days ago3 Mar 2026Residents warned of accessing weight loss jabsPeople are being warned of a slow NHS roll-out in prescribing Mounjaro.3 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Britain's Got Talent star wants poetry renaissanceSonny Green, from Southend-on-Sea, says performing for the ITV judges was "surreal".3 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Council saves 150-year-old tree from being felledThe London Plane tree is given a long-term protection order by councillors.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Council considers legal action over disused KursaalA councillor says the authority wants to compel the site's leaseholder to carry out maintenance.27 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Plan to ban face coverings 'would be unenforceable'Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to reject a proposal to ban ski masks and balaclavas.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026More than 3,000 complaints about noise in cityA Freedom of Information request also reveals just 86 complaints led to enforcement notices.23 Feb 2026...
