A new £3m cultural centre weighing 170 tonnes has been hoisted by crane on to the end of Southend Pier. The 350 sq m (3,767 sq ft) steel structure was brought in by boat in one piece from Tilbury ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. SOUTHEND'S pier has now reopened to members of the public after the new £3m cultural centre was winched onto the landmark.

Hundreds of people gathered for the Southend Rathayatra Festival over the weekend. The festival, known as the festival of chariots, took place on Southend Pier Hill. Guests included the Mayor of ...

A special large chariot mobile temple was featured, along with food stands and traditional music by the Bhakti Lyfe group. Festival-goers enjoyed a variety of activities including cultural ...

Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex ...

Thousands of knitted poppies are expected to turn a city's famous pier into a striking remembrance memorial. The display will run the entire 1.33-mile (2.14km) length of Southend Pier in Essex ...