Without exception the cast are incredible, and it’s easy to believe you’re watching future West End stars. Oliver Bearman is a charming and charismatic Shrek, while Donkey is played to cheeky perfection by Charlie Wright. Freddie Strange’s brilliantly campy portrayal of Lord Farquaad was a comedy highlight, while Iris-Lilly Oldham absolutely nailed Princess Fiona’s endearing goofiness throughout.
Funding for the 17 and 17A extension into the Highlands Estate in Leigh-on-sea will continue for a further 12 months from July 2026, while funding for Stephensons of Essex's 24 evening service has also been extended for a further six months
Southend Libraries are bursting with activities this summer whether you take part in the Summer Reading Challenge or just want to take in a free outdoor movie they have something for everyone.
The Yoga4Health on Prescription free 10 week programme has been created to support NHS patients to gain self care skills. It is an evidence based programme that was commissioned by the NHS and created by the Yoga in Health Care Alliance.
An Essex hospice charity has received a £67,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to complete essential window renovation work at its children's hospice
Helen George plays Tracy with such generous helpings of heart and humour, you’re baffled as to why she is “called the fair Miss Frigidaire”
New and improved evening booking arrangements with your Southend Pass. You can now use your daytime parking allowance and evening parking allowance in a single booking when parking in Zone 1 and at University Square Car Park.
Travel back in time and wander through a living Anglo-Saxon re-enactment camp for traditional textiles and blacksmithing, birds of prey, medicine and cooking demonstrations, and interactive combat displays.
The Local Plan will guide development in Southend up to 2045 and help determine where new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure are located across the city.
After many years operating Brownes Thames Estuary Boat Trips from Leigh-on-sea Marina, Angus Browne has been forced to leave the marina, leaving his long-established local business without a permanent operating base.
Leigh-on-sea Library Gardens, Belfairs Park and Nature reserve plus many other Southend green spaces are celebrating having been awarded Green Flags by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy
Little Havens, Essex’s only children’s hospice, has unveiled a breathtaking island garden inspired by Disney’s “Moana”. The space brings together elements based on details from the beloved film
The subjects of ministers pay, immigration, corruption and dishonesty were all handled with humour, just the tonic to take your mind off the present political exhaustion.
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There’s a home-made quality to Mean Girls that made me think of going to see my friends’ children perform in their school plays. The set is minimalist, props (like school desks) are wheeled on by the cast, and there are plenty of OTT American accents to marvel at.
Following the success of its inaugural event, the Southend Food and Drink Festival is set to return in 2026, celebrating the fantastic hospitality businesses that help make the city centre a popular destination.
Award-winning estate agency Durden & Hunt officially celebrated the opening of its new Leigh-on-Sea branch on Saturday 11th July, welcoming hundreds of local residents, businesses and community partners for an afternoon of celebrations, fundraising and family activities.
Local train operator c2c Railway has launched a new £15 adult return fare to help customers make the most of their days out across South Essex this summer.
A newly expanded £8.9million Emergency Department (ED), marking a major step forward in improving urgent and emergency care, has opened at Southend Hospital.
There will be a full road closure from 85 London Road to the junction of Rushbottom Lane, then from the junction of Rushbottom Lane to 127 London Road from 27th July until 17th August
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