Legal Eagle Q&A: My gran has offered to give me £10,000 deposit towards a flat but a friend told me that I won’t be able to get a mortgage if it is a gift. Is that true?

Teenager jailed after burgling two elderly victims
Shoebury burglaries see's Showbuey teenager jailed

Free bike storage for employers
Free bike storage is being offered to employers across south Essex in an effort to encourage more people to cycle to work. This is funded from the Department for Transport’s Access Fund, which we are pleased to be able to use to benefit our region.

Leigh event to help us protect our seas
Visitors to old Leigh will be able to find out about how they can do their bit to reduce marine pollution this week.

It’s not rocket science to pick up your litter
A giant artwork featuring a rocket made entirely of locally picked litter is being created on the hoardings of a seafront carpark.

Second property closed in drugs crackdown
Council officers have shut down a second property in Southend being used by a gang in the supply of drugs.   

Apply Now to Exhibit in The Forum, Southend Next Year!
The Forum, Southend is now accepting applications to our Selection Panel, to plan the programme of exhibitions in the Forum Space for April 2019 - March 2020.   

School employee handed suspended sentence for assaulting child and older woman

Man denies sexual assault on child in Southend Restaurant
A man has denied watching a child at a urinal and sexually assaulting him at McDonold's in Southend. 

Lest talk about sex
Southend residents are being asked to give their views on how their sexual health needs could best be met, as the council reviews how it provides these services.

Digital arts workshops in Southend
Focal Point Gallery – supported by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council – is hosting a great value four-day video and photography course from Tuesday 14 August – Friday 17 August.

Rush hour disruptions as trains amended and cancelled
Commuters face potentional testing journey home