Southend on Sea News and Events
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See what's On in Southend on Sea. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats On In Southend on Sea Local News
Essex Live
- Village once part of Essex that just keeps changingby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King, Katie Green) on June 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
It's undergone so many changes in the past
- 10 gorgeous Dogs Trust residents looking for their forever homes this Juneby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on June 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm
There's a dog for everyone
- 'I visited a lovely Essex beach with rows of pretty beach huts and golden sands'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on June 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Locals say it's quieter and more peaceful than others in the county
- UK's biggest Sainsbury's in quiet Essex village so huge you could get lost insideby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King, Jodie Bradley) on June 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
You can do pretty much anything here - from taking your child for tutoring to getting an eye test
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
- Southend’s first ever Business Show set to boost local growth and opportunity this Septemberon June 1, 2026 at 12:07 pm
Southend Council is launching the city’s first-ever Southend Business Show 2026 this September.
- Council cracks down on criminal landlord as unsafe Southend property prosecution leads to £25,000 fineon June 1, 2026 at 11:14 am
Southend Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord for renting out an unsafe property, reinforcing its commitment to protecting residents and raising housing standards across the city.
- Southend launches first natural flood scheme to protect homes and communitieson May 29, 2026 at 2:38 pm
Southend-on-Sea’s first-ever natural flood management scheme has been installed in Belfairs Woods, helping to better protect local homes, roads and businesses from flooding.
- Lease for the Kursaal signed over to new owners, paving way for landmark’s returnon May 22, 2026 at 8:22 am
The lease for the historic Kursaal building has now been assigned, marking a major step in bringing one of Southend’s most iconic landmarks back into use.
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