Southend Pier Museum will welcome visitors on March 7, for Southend City Day, offering a rare chance to explore the attraction during its winter closure. The museum will be open from 11am to 5pm and, ...

Once artisan bakeries and craft breweries move in, gentrification is officially underway.

Premier Inn Thorpe Bay, Southend, is for sale at £1.35m. Seafront hotel offers 43 ensuite rooms, car park, long leasehold, and strong ...

Monday 9 February 2026 saw Anthony (Tony) Bonham RNLI volunteer Commander sail past a milestone 40 years of lifesaving at ...

Southend Pier could soon be seen for miles at night if plans to reinstate traditional festoon lighting along its entire length get the go-ahead. Lighting could be installed along its full 1.34-mile ...

We asked the Met Office for a list of towns that have had the least rainfall over the past year. Some of the driest, ...

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As a mum of two, I'm constantly on the hunt for budget-friendly days out, and seaside spots typically fit the bill perfectly. Whilst the amusements can drain the wallet, at least the beach comes free ...

Marathon runners get used to a few ups and downs on the road to success - but perhaps not quite so literally as competitors in a "quirky" race in Essex. A hundred runners paced 63 laps of a ...

The runners faced nothing but concrete and cones, as far as the eye could see Marathon runners get used to a few ups and downs on the road to success - but perhaps not quite so literally as ...

If you've seen a photo of Huntington Beach, chances are it's of its main beach and famous pier. The beach's 3 ½ miles of gorgeous sands is a haven for professional surfers and volleyball players, and ...