Southend-on-Sea22 hrs agoSouthend tax rise will fund services, says councilThe Labour leader says he wants people to "feel the benefit" of increased spending on services.22 hrs ago2 days agoMurdered MP's daughter unhappy with review offerKatie Amess says previous reviews have failed to provide answers, and she wants a full inquiry.2 days ago3 days agoSouthend Utd to 'write off funds' owed by ex-ownerRon Martin, who owned the club until 2024, is made bankrupt following a court hearing.3 days ago5 days agoPoet 'flabbergasted' by London fireworks requestSonny Green says the chance to have his work used as part of the display was "mind-blowing".5 days ago2 Jan 2026'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.2 Jan 202625 Dec 2025Man meets strangers in pubs each day at ChristmasDean Perryman, 29, is trying to tackle loneliness after his best friend took his own life.25 Dec 202524 Dec 2025'Panto helped me get into acting - now it's my 1,000th turn as a dame'Panto dame Damian Williams celebrates his 1,000th appearance at Sheffield's Lyceum Theatre.24 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Southend council elections to go ahead in 2026Its leader says that, despite speculation, the council always planned to hold elections next year.23 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Southend boss urges patience over ground upgradesJustin Rees says a "comprehensive" rebuild of Southend United is ongoing.21 Dec 2025...
