Southend-on-Sea

City and unitary authority in Essex, England

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Southend-on-Sea, commonly referred to as Southend, is a coastal city and unitary authority area with borough status in south-eastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. The city is one of the most densely populated places in the country outside of London. It is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier, while London Southend Airport is located to the north of the city centre.

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‘Betrayal’: David Amess’ family react to inquiry decision Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has rejected calls from the family of Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his death. The Conservative MP was murdered at his constituency surgery in Southend-on-Sea,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:58Published 6 hours ago

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Police respond to claims Southend is 'no-go zone' after recent violence Essex Police said it "categorically rejects" suggestions parts of Southend-on-Sea are a "no-go zone" after a violent incident in the city earlier this summer. Sky News - Published on August 18, 2024
Six arrested and weapons seized after violence in Southend Six people have been arrested and weapons seized after violence on Southend seafront. Sky News - Published on July 31, 2024
Statue unveiled in honour of murdered MP A statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess has been unveiled on Southend seafront in a ceremony attended by his family. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2024

Australian's consortium agrees to buy Southend National League crisis club Southend United agree a takeover deal with a consortium headed by Australian businessman Justin Rees. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2023
Southend winding-up petition adjourned again The latest winding-up order against Southend - over a £275,000 unpaid tax bill - is adjourned until 23 August. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Darlington defender Almond to have brain operation Darlington defender Paddy Almond is to have surgery following a bleed on the brain after a suspected concussion in their game at Southend. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023

Police launch search for missing teenager in Essex Police have launched an appeal to help find a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing from Southend-on-Sea. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2022
Prince Charles compares MP's murder to Russian 'aggression' as Southend becomes a city Prince Charles has likened the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the killing of Sir David Amess as he fulfilled the MP's long-held wish of making his constituency town of Southend a city. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2022