International arts group METAL - based in Chalkwell Park in Southend - has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the longest line of continuous bunting.
The continuous stream of small flags, cotton and ribbon was created by more than 50 local schools and community groups. It's the exact length of Southend on Sea's landmark pier - 2158 metres or 1. Click to continue reading...

Local band The Jons have been named the winners of Southend's Battle of the Bands.

In a musical spectacular, The Jons saw off competition from Lazarus Rose, Vacant Touch and The Peppermint Apes to win the seven-week competition, organised by Southend Radio 105.1.

The Jons, whose music is described as an infectious blend of bouncy ska, punk and indie, wowed the crowds at Southend's Marine Parade on Saturday night (31 October), with hundreds of fans enjoying their energy-charged performance, and then taking part in a text vote to make them the winners.

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Major advice sessions are being held across Southend to help residents and businesses copewith the difficulties of the current economic climate.
Southend Together Partnership is hosting a series of ‘Beat the Recession' community-focused events to help cushion the blow. These give residents and businesses direct access to keyagencies that can offer real support and guidance on topics such as:
Finance – advice ranges from saving money at home with energy efficiency measures,to maximising your income and savings. Click to continue reading...

Southend is putting together an ambitious bid to become the UK's first ever City of Culture.
The year long accolade - beginning on 1st January 2013 - would enable the winning location to host big ticket national cultural events, as well as putting on a year-long programme of their own. Click to continue reading...

New controls for Southend Airport have been agreed by Southend and Rochford councils, after residents voiced concerns about plans to increase the number of flights over the area. If proposed expansion plans happen, then operators will be forced to cut the number of night flights by 87% from a proposed 900 a month to just 120. Click to continue reading...

You can now watch top class basketball in Southend thanks to the introduction of a new team - the Essex Pirates.
The professional outfit has joined the British Basketball League and the team competed in its first ever game on Saturday (3rd), beating PAWS London Capital by 61 points to 60 in an extremely tight affair at Garons Park. Click to continue reading...

A large scale multicultural festival kicks off in Southend this weekend, bringing together a wide range of people from many backgrounds, through art, theatre, talks and music.
'Going Out of The Box' is a joint initiative by the council and local education groups. It coincides with the nationwide Black History Month - aimed to promote knowledge, discussion and experience of different cultures. Click to continue reading...

Jarvis Cocker, the former front man of huge 90s band Pulp, is heading to Chalkwell on Thursday (24th) to officially re-open Chalkwell Hall.
The run-down building, right in the middle of Chalkwell Park, was taken over by Metal - an international arts organisation - and has been transformed into a low carbon space which aims to be a powerhouse for arts not just in Southend but the whole of the East of England. Click to continue reading...

Southend on Sea quintet 'The Horrors' are one of twelve bands up for this year's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Their nominated album 'Primary Colours' is the band's second release, with the Mercury judges describing it as:
"A remarkable second album. The Horrors have a thrilling new sonic palette and Primary Colours is an absorbing exploration of the art of melodic noise. Click to continue reading...

More than 25 local art groups and societies are making last minute preparations before taking part in a big open day at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff on Sunday (6th).
It's a chance to have a chat with representatives of various drama, music, poetry, photography, visual arts and craft groups and find out more about what they do in the Southend area. Click to continue reading...

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If you're visiting for the first time or are a regular viewer of this website, thanks for stopping by.
Longpier.com is for people living in, working in and visiting Southend on Sea and surrounding areas. It's such a culturally diverse area, with people from all walks of life. Click to continue reading...

Sophisticated. Passionate. Cultured. Delicious food.
Italians are known for being a cut above the rest of Europe - and now Southend's set to benefit as a liitle Italian magic descends on the town over the Bank Holiday Weekend. It's all part of Southend's Bank Holiday Bonanza of events. Click to continue reading...

Swimming is over-rated. But walking on water isn't. And if you're not Jesus - (and let's face it, who is these days), two pools in the Southend area are giving you the chance to do just that.
Water Walkerz - transparent inflatable balls - which act as watertight bubbles, are being introduced at Warrior Swim Centre, Southend and Belfairs Swim Centre in Leigh, allowing participants to walk or run across swimming pools without getting wet. Click to continue reading...

Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell, in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and play in the Football League One. They finished the League One 2008/09 season in a respectable 8th position. Earlier today, Southend United unveiled their all new Nike 2009/10 away kit. Click to continue reading...

Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell, in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and play in the Football League One. They finished the League One 2008-09 season in a respectable 8th position. On Saturday, Â Southend United played their last of the 2008-09 season against Cheltenham Town t [. Click to continue reading...

There's not enough local history on this website is there? Current and future events yes, history no. Well longpier apologises and aims to put it right with this article, looking at the fantastic Zeppelin exhibition currently showing at the Southend Museum on Victoria Avenue. Click to continue reading...