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Southend in 60 Seconds

Cllr Daniel Cowan is back, and so is Southend in 60 seconds! In this edition, the Leader congratulates Southend United for their cup win at Wembley and updates us all on the political landscape of Southend following the local elections earlier this month.

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Proud of Our Southend

A powerful new storytelling project is casting Southend in a fresh light, placing its people and the places they love at the heart of the city’s story.

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Classic Cars drive back to the seafront this summer!

The much-loved motoring event Classic Cars on the Beach is set to return to Southend's City Beach, bringing heritage, horsepower and nostalgia back to the seafront for 2026.

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