On Saturday 6th July, Southend will see the return of the Colourthon for its 13th year. A charity fun walk with a twist, it supports many local charities including the charity which cared for the parents of the man who initially had the idea.
Did you venture down to Leigh Folk Festival last weekend? Here's Ray Morgan's love of Leigh Folk
No-one ever thinks their child could become embroiled with drugs, gangs and knives so an information event has been arranged to educate parents to see the signs.
As part of the 10th Village Green Festival, Essex Cultural Diversity Project (ECDP) will host the Global Village a world music and dance stage, showcasing the best of the local diverse talent along with national and international artists.
Last month our Legal Expert Melinda at Giles Wilson Solicitors wrote about a local case that went to the High Court and made headlines around the country.
With the decision in, Melinda appeared on the Dave Monk show on BBC Essex Radio this week to discuss it. Listen here
To celebrate their all new upstairs space, Gourmet Deli Co, situated on Leigh's Broadway, are giving away a free wine & cheese evening for six people!
The council’s new joint administration has confirmed its priorities for the future, including a new focus on housing, community safety, the environment, improving street lighting, roads and pavements and enhancing skills and apprenticeships available to local people (item 4 - cabinet, 25th June).
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The only children’s hospice in Essex was joined by over a thousand people this weekend for their Annual Family Fun Day.
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is to bring his UK tour to the Cliffs Pavilion this October.
A property in Southend-on-Sea has been served a closure order following a multi-agency operation into drug related activity.
Work to boost Southend town centre, including setting up a formal partnership to deliver it will be discussed by the council’s cabinet next week.
The new and improved pier entrance has officially opened its doors to the public following the completion of improvement works to the entrance of the iconic landmark.
Headliners for the festival are Busted & Fun Lovin' Criminals, and we're giddy with excitement for Katy for Kings, Becky Margaret and Snowboy & the Latin Section!
From tasty little bites to full on indulgence, The Foodie Fest has something for every gastrophile! This Bank Holiday Sunday at Chalkwell Park!
Southend is set to salute its armed services personnel past, present and future with music, commemoration and family fun as part of national Armed Forces Day.
Days out with the kids can be expensive, and with the summer holidays coming up I thought I would share with you some of my top free local suggestions for you to explore.
Over the last few weeks I have attended and presented at a few fitness events in Essex as local businesses help people get ready for their holiday bodies.
To celebrate national Carers Week, two local carers have shared the story of how they became firm friends thanks to their local hospice’s support group, showing others that they do not have to cope on their own.
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