Many young carers can struggle with their mental health and miss school due to the pressures of their caring role. This service offers group activities, events, school support, and assessments for young carers in the area.
I was immersed in the action on stage but on a few occasions when I came to, I realised a smile had become my default setting throughout. Why would you not smile at such a happy foot tapping show?
A group of students at Thorpe Hall School in Southend have collaborated on a huge project to represent 100 years of history, in honour of the school’s centenary year.
The Southend Theatres are delighted to offer local young people with special educational needs and disabilities Total Palace; a theatre group to help them develop and grow in confidence and skill.
c2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right across the c2c route, into London and the wider pay as you go area, by presenting a contactless payment card or device at their departure and arrival stations.
Since being elected as Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford last year, Bayo and his team have spent a lot of time getting to know the local community, including visiting The One Love Project site in Carnarvon Road,
The Cliffs Pavilion is inviting prospective brides and grooms to a free Wedding Open Day on Sunday 2 February. Anyone planning a wedding can explore the venue and see the beautiful function suite fully dressed for a wedding.
Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c is offering up to 50% off Off-Peak Return tickets as part of the Great British Rail Sale 2025.
The Sarah Moore Pub in Leigh-on-sea has had a last minute lease reprieve and will be back open for business on the 20th January 2025
Havens Hospices has successfully turned trees into care once more, collecting 1150 real Christmas trees from homes across south Essex
How would I describe it? Part Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part Frankenstein, part Carry On Screaming, this is the craziest, most riotous show I’ve ever seen. That, of course, is exactly why it’s so popular.
The Department for Education will cover the cost of candidates’ university tuition on the programme and will provide a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support them during training.
Cabinet councillors will next week discuss the report which includes increasing council tax by 4.99% (2.99% for general use and 2% for adult social care). This will help fund the investment needed into frontline and statutory services and ensure that cost pressures can be met in 2025/26.
Southend-on-Sea City Council are reminding parents that primary school applications must be made by the end of Wednesday 15 January (11.59pm - if online) for a reception school place
The local charity is looking for positive and enthusiastic volunteers aged 16 or over to engage with trail-goers and look after over 30 uniquely designed penguin sculptures placed around the streets of Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea
Councillors will debate major changes to how councils operate across the country and how this affects Southend-on-Sea and the wider county.
Come to Leigh-on-sea this spring and enjoy its rich fishing history, great shopping and wonderful restaurants.
The council is looking for a partner to install over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers in residential areas across the city over the next ten years.
The crowd roared with enthusiasm when Rylan made his entrance in his way over the top but suitably ’him’ costume. Flamboyant times ten.
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