More than 500 knitted and crocheted poppies have already been donated ahead of plans to create a stunning display on Southend Pier for Remembrance Day. Last week, Southend Council announced plans to ...

Walk for Wards, organised by the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, is a free, family-friendly 7km walk along Southend seafront. The family are using the event to raise funds for the Butterfly ...

Lubbins Park Primary Academy, in May Avenue, on Canvey, has been graded "good" in four of the five areas, and "outstanding" for pupils’ behaviour and attitudes. The school is attended by 198 children ...

The owners of a historic country pub say they are looking forward to welcoming back their regulars after carrying out a refurbishment of the ...

Excitement - Council leader, Gavin Callaghan, has welcomed Basildon's first ever half marathon (Image: Basildon Council) A spokesperson for RunThroughUK said: “Whether you’re chasing a new PB or ...