On a Sunday night in July 1831 James Cook, fisherman and landlord of the Cock and Billet (now the Crooked Billet), was driving his fish machine to London when his horse took fright at a cow lying in the road and the machine careered off at rapid speed.
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Chesterfield are the visitors to Roots Hall on Saturday, with both sides looking to get back to winning ways following their failure to win on Tuesday night.
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) are supporting a national campaign to tackle child abuse and encourage local people to report any concerns.
A joint project to give adults and young people with additional care and support needs a safe haven whilst out in the town centre is to be launched in Southend-on-Sea.
It was with a heavy heart that I heard Tony Warren, creator of Coronation Street had died.
This month, I've been playing around with a few herbal teas and found that they go great in cocktails!
No food this week folks! Gosh I hear you cry, but panic ye not, there are plenty more restaurants out there who are due a foodie Rich visit!
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Enjoy a free fresh spring boost with sonorous sounds and Happy Easter harmonies at Southend Bandstand on Sunday 27th March.
We all know that Leigh supplied several ships for Drake’s Fleet to fight the Spanish Armada and we know from the records that Leigh was a ship building centre.
Intrepid Southend firms are being urged to pledge to hire more apprentices.
Southend United welcome Cheshire based side Crewe Alexandra to Roots Hall, with both sides looking to get back to winning ways following defeats over the weekend.
Why not give your neighbourhood an extra special brush up to help celebrate the landmark birthday of Her Majesty the Queen?
Nearly eight out of ten Southend-on-Sea children will start secondary school in September 2016 at their first choice school.
Win tickets to see Ray Mears Tales of Endurance at the Palace Theatre!
This wonderful show brings the story of growing up in East Tennessee, the music and laughter as experienced by the PARTON family.
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