But the most dramatic changes are further south in Essex: at Southend-on-Sea. Southend becomes part ... is far more pleasurable. Besides Adventure Island – not an actual island, but a theme ...

A carriage on Rage at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, got stuck at the top of the 72ft (22m) high ride on Friday. A loud banging sound could be heard as it approached the summit and ...