Customers using South Essex rail operator c2c’s services are being advised to check journey planners before they travel from Monday 18 August as the timetable is being amended in response to track conditions.
VJ Day marks the end of the Second World War in the Pacific, when Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945
A special event in Southend-on-Sea has helped adults with learning disabilities learn about their rights to register to vote and to feel confident to vote in elections should they choose to do so.
Brilliant, wonderful, professional, amazing, stunning, in fact all the superlatives in the dictionary cannot adequately describe this fantastic musical.
Calling all residents and business owners! The second annual Leigh-on-Sea Business Expo is back, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with local businesses.
Essex is seeing a concerning rise in wildfires this summer, with numerous blazes devastating crops, harming wildlife, and threatening homes
The live band was a pitch-perfect powerhouse throughout, and for me the stand-out performer was Ryan Carter as Jagwire, The Lost’s second-in-command. His vocals, particularly on Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad – a duet with Zahara (Georgia Bradshaw) – were crisp and stellar. The multi-level set is imposing and impressive,
The new route will begin on Sunday 31 August 2025 and will run at up to 30 minute intervals, serving key areas including St Laurence, Eastwood Park, Belfairs, Blenheim Park, Leigh and West Leigh.
Unbelievably, everyday items can introduce unwanted chemicals into our living spaces - from cleaning and skincare products to materials and finishes in our furniture, homewares and clothing.
With just five weeks to go until the return of Southend City Jam, the UK’s largest free street art festival, preparations are well underway to transform Southend’s city centre and seafront into a spectacular open-air gallery.
A new app has been launched by Southend-on-Sea City Council, in partnership with SUEZ, to help residents manage their household recycling and non-recyclable waste more easily.
Ever wished you could be THAT person, who goes to a car boot sale and unwittingly returns with a masterpiece worth millions? Picture You Dead might make you wish again.
Leigh-on-sea and Southend has welcomed a vibrant huddle of penguins this summer as Waddle-on-Sea, created by Havens Hospices in partnership with Wild in Art, officially launches its family-friendly art trail.
The annual Summer Reading Challenge, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries, encourages children of all ages to keep reading during the summer holidays.
From the week commencing Monday 21 July, through to the week commencing Monday 18 August, Southend-on-Sea City Council will be issuing letters to all households to confirm whether they will continue using sack collections or transition to a wheelie bin system.
Two local charities will be selected to appear on Community Chest spaces, and each will have the opportunity to feature their logo on the finished board, a fitting tribute to the incredible work being done across the city.
Local rail company c2c is once again sponsoring Havens Hospices’ annual art trail and has announced it will be offering a special reduced rail fare to help more visitors enjoy the event.
Excited schools and groups have been treated to a sneak preview of their spectacular baby penguins before Waddle-on-Sea launches later this week.
We're making parking at our hospitals sites easier and more efficient by introducing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
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