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).
This week we spent some time with local business owner and entrepreneur Jayne Clark-Denyer Owner and Founder of Organically Epic. Read Jayne's journey creating her wonderful organic business.
Join Havens Hospices for its ‘Glow for Havens’ fundraiser, taking place on Saturday 20th September from 4.45pm, starting the walking routes at dusk and finishing at Little Havens in Daws Heath Road, Thundersley.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is urging drivers to stay alert when paying for parking, following recent scams involving tampered payment machines and another involving fake text messages.
An exciting collaboration between artists, acoustic music acts and a choir of 30 voices will launch this year’s Leigh-on-sea Art Trail on Thursday July 3rd , whetting the appetite for another week-long showcase of the town’s creative talent.
The council confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Stephensons to extend their existing 17 bus service from Leigh directly into the Highlands Estate. The route will now extend up to the old terminus at Woodlands Park.
Get ready to pass go and collect £200, Southend-on-Sea! It's officially been announced that the popular seaside town will be getting its very own bespoke Monopoly board.
If you’ve got little ones aged 0-4 and are looking for something truly heart-warming to do with them in Leigh-on-Sea, here’s your invitation to join Songs & Smiles at Hallmark Admiral Court Luxury Care Home.
Residents, businesses and local organisations are being asked to share their views on the future of councils in Essex with Southend, Rochford and Castle Point joining together to make one Council.
Hello, I am Zoë, interior designer and owner of interior design studio Beautiful Healthy Home based in Leigh-on-sea. I love to offer solutions to design challenges. Every element of my work reflects a dedication to combining style, functionality, and a healthier environment for you and your family
Southend-on-Sea is set to welcome a new resident to its popular art trails, as 16-year-old Niamh Connolly Joyce's unique penguin design, inspired by a musical legend, takes its place among the "Waddle on Seas" baby penguins.
The new connections to Berlin and Grenoble will provide direct access to some of Europe's top ski resorts and Christmas markets over the Winter.
The extremely talented cast brought the show to life with zest and energy last night at the Cliffs Pavilion. Great show, great evening a must see.
A dance school based in Leigh-on-Sea, who were crowned World Champions at the Dance World Cup in 2024, have joined local schools by adopting a baby penguin sculpture as part of Waddle-on-Sea.
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