This weekend’s fireworks display along Southend seafront will take place half an hour earlier than previously scheduled.

Southend Bid has warned those attending the event tomorrow that it will begin at 7pm.

All previous displays, which have been taking place each Saturday throughout the autumn, have begun at 7.30pm.

Next weekend’s display will also take place at the new time of 7pm.

Bosses announced on Facebook: “We have just two fireworks displays left in 2021.

“The final two shows on December 4 and 11 will take place as usual on the seafront but at 7:00pm (NOT the usual 7:30pm).

“Spread the word, wrap up warm and head on down... we can't wait to see the year off in style with you.”