The hotly-anticipated construction of a new skate park in Southend will begin today (Thursday 16 May) with Maverick Skateparks moving onto the site at Warrior Square to begin the build.
This week we bring you 'Our 5 minutes' with Dannielle Emery... but who is she and where can we find her in the little town that we love?
A new collection of 12 flats and 3 houses have been unveiled by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council as the latest phase of a social housing building programme.
Southend-on-Sea has today received delivery of four coveted Blue Flags to fly above its beaches, meaning the borough now boasts a third of the awards in the East of England region.
The transport needs of vulnerable members of our community will be met by a new joint venture partnership.
On prom night, there is no denying it, every detail counts and at Ella Connor, we can help with every little one of those!
More proof if needed that Village Green is a proving ground for hot new artists as rising star Katy For Kings is booked for a main stage debut at the 13th July festival
This year brings you the 28th edition of Leigh Folk Festival and they need your help!
A local mud-runner is taking on an extreme challenge to raise money for the charity that cared for her fiancé’s grandmother.
Work is underway to improve the bathing waters at Leigh Bell Wharf, after its water quality was reclassified as “poor” following test results.
Family and money
Mortgages, property, will the future be ran by robots or human?
The 99th Mayor of Southend-on-Sea has taken the chains as Cllr John Lamb was inaugurated as first citizen of the Borough.
Head to the Southbank this summer as one of London's best dining experiences returns...
Over the May Bank Holiday, a local charity launched a community challenge to raise funds for a new hospice which will eventually care for thousands of local people.
Where do you stand on child support?
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Environment Agency are urging residents to refrain from dumping fish in a local park lake following a spate of deceased fish appearing recently.
A school girl has raised money for a local hospice charity by creating and selling seaside themed arts and crafts.
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