Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners 2026
Local rail operator c2c Railway will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026.
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SOUTHEND THEATRES ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINE PARTNER FOR LEIGH-ON-SEA FOLK FESTIVAL 2026
Leigh Folk Arts Association and Southend Theatres are pleased to announce that the Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre will be the headline partner for the 2026 Leigh-on-sea Folk Festival, taking place from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June
Spitfire experience flights launch from London Southend Airport this August
FlyaSpitfire.com, the UK’s largest Spitfire operator, is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to its nationwide Spitfire Away Days—flights from London Southend Airport.
Get ready to groove: Music in the Park returns to Priory Park this spring
The series begins on Saturday 11 April and runs through to 27 September. Across weekends and bank holidays, visitors can enjoy a wide range of performances on the iconic Bandstand, from brass and jazz bands to folk groups, choirs, duos, and singers/songwriters
Southend City Jam to return for fifth year as artist applications open
Southend City Jam will return from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026, bringing another vibrant weekend of large-scale street art, live painting and creative activity to Southend city centre and seafront
Coppicing and beyond: How Southend’s Tree Wardens are reviving our woodlands
This spring, Southend’s Tree Wardens are hosting “Rackham Revisited,” a wonderful series of guided walks exploring the ancient woodlands of South-East Essex. Walks take place across several beautiful sites, and each session offers a gentle 2 to 3-hour wander led by knowledgeable volunteers.
easyJet’s first flights between London Southend and Jersey takes off as airline celebrates first anniversary of its base
The first flight to the largest of the Channel Islands took off on time and provides customers across Essex and the South East with even more choice at great value fares. The route continues to operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
Residents urged to register for Southend-on-Sea elections in May
Residents are being urged to get ready for the local elections on Thursday 7 May - by registering to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April.
Double Indemnity Review By Lynn Carroll
It was not a ‘whodunit’, nor was it a mystery, we knew who was to be the victim and who killed him so if you are a fan of this genre of play, film and book you will very much enjoy this.
Government confirms decision on new unitary councils in Greater Essex
The creation of five local councils, across Essex means that from April 2028, Southend-on-Sea City Council be replaced by a new South East Essex Council.
Southend sets out vision for a greener, more vibrant High Street
Southend-on-Sea City Council is moving forward with plans to improve the High Street and make it a more welcoming, attractive and enjoyable place for everyone.
Easter Activities for all the Family
If you're on the hunt for fun-tastic activities to keep you busy over the Easter holiday, Southend and Leigh-on-sea has plenty to offer
Former Detective Shares PTSD Story in New Memoir and Sets Out on 16-Day Charity Walk for Mind
A former serious crime detective who developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after years investigating some of the UK’s most challenging cases is sharing his story in a powerful new memoir - and raising money for mental health charity South East and Central Essex Mind with an ambitious charity walk.
Mayor of Southend launches new Gold Geese Lounge at Westcliff station
The refreshed customer waiting area, now fondly referred to as the ‘Gold Geese Lounge’, is painted in the instantly recognisable Gold Geese yellow, reaffirming c2c’s long-standing partnership and commitment to the south Essex based children’s cancer charity.
Southend to introduce free peak bus travel for disabled residents
From 1 April 2026, Southend residents with disabled concessionary bus passes will be able to travel free from 6am for journeys starting within Southend. This will help residents who need to travel earlier in the day for work, appointments or education.
750,000-litre flood defence to protect seafront businesses
Large underground tanks will soon be installed, with each structure comparable in scale to a section of a London Underground Tunnel and will temporarily store rainwater during periods of heavy rainfall.
Southend-on-Sea proudly retains Purple Flag status for 2026
Southend-on-Sea is once again flying the Purple Flag in 2026, reaffirming its status as a safe and vibrant and well-managed evening and night-time destination. This prestigious accreditation places Southend among more than 90 Purple Flag destinations worldwide.
Legally Blonde Review by Nina Jervis-Green
This show’s consistent feelgood energy is infectious. The audience clapped and cheered heartily throughout, and there was a rousing standing ovation for Lowther during the curtain call. To sum up for the jury, if you’re in need of an addictively fun and upbeat evening out – and who isn’t right now? – Legally Blonde will do the job. Case closed!
Leigh-on-sea West Area Big Sparks Vote is Here!
13 fantastic projects have been shortlisted for the Leigh-on-sea West Area Big Sparks Vote! These projects were carefully selected by a panel of local residents who reviewed all submissions with the community’s needs in mind.
