Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has welcomed the news that there will be a change to the night flights which operate from Southend Airport.

Commenting Sir David said, “At long last after sustained pressure from local residents, with whom I totally agree, as from tonight there is a change to the schedule of Amazon Cargo flights. The last flight will now be at 12:20am and the first flight will take place after 6:45 am.”