He added: "A key element of that reduction has been a focus on behaviours in the High Street. It is not a no-go area.” Last month, a senior police officer also said Southend was not a "no-go ...

A LARGE empty gym on Southend High Street has been placed on the market after it shut its doors six months ago. Having closed in June, Energie Fitness has now been listed as up for sale through ...

Southend High Street is home to a variety of coffee shops, catering to every taste - from popular chains to unique independent cafés. We asked Echo readers to share their go-to spots for a ...

An Essex area has been praised for it's "quintessentially English" atmosphere and wonderful community feel. The Essex town of Rayleigh, near to Southend, is a traditional market town with a number of ...

Gotta Love Back In The Day Weekender. Bass By The Sea presents DUBTENDO in Southend for a super intimate club show. Hosting our first BASEMENT SHOW at NINETEEN MARKETPLACE limited cap! After an ...

The county also has one of the UK's longest coastlines with plenty of gorgeous seaside towns where thousands flock each summer to take advantage of the (hopefully) warm weather and sunshine and enjoy ...

The town is a popular choice amongst commuters and has plenty of independent shops and cafes for people to explore.