This annual race takes place around the Island of Foulness. For many years Foulness was controlled by the military, and used as a proving ground for munitions. In 2003, QinetiQ was awarded a contract to conduct this work and although the Ministry of Defence still owns of the island, access is controlled through QinetiQ.
Southend-on-Sea City Council has been announced as a Gold Member Investor in Wildlife by Essex Wildlife Trust, acknowledging their commitment to environmental conservation and wildlife protection.
The thunderous applause gave more proof of how everyone absolutely loved the show, including my guest, who was a fair bit younger than me.
The story of the Cliffs actually began 110 years ago, on a July day in 1914 – the last month of peace before the outbreak of the First World War.
Polls suggest that Southend West and Leigh may change hands for the first time since the seat's creation.
Although the very popular local Leigh-on-sea Folk Festival is not happening this year. Local organisers have planned some exciting events this weekend in order to raise funds for next years Festival.
The ever popular Leigh Art Trail returns to sunny Leigh-on-sea next week with more events, artists and venues than ever before. The Art Trail showcases the work of contemporary artists, designers and local school children from across our very creative town. The trail kicks off with a free event at 7.30pm on Thursday 4th July with Gaudeamus choir and some of the trail artists performing at St Clement's Church and closes on Sunday 14th July.
Artwork created by children in counselling sessions or wellbeing support groups at Havens Hospices will be featured in the Leigh Art Trail in The Living Room, Leigh Road, SS9 1JE, on the 6th and 7th of July from 10am to 3pm.
Raising Southend: a Festival of Conversations is back from Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th June with FREE events for local families expecting a child or with children aged 0-3.
Summer has officially arrived, and if you are a student, it means more time to hit the walls and perfect your climbing skills. To celebrate the sunny season, Indirock has an exciting offer just for you!
London Southend Airport (LSA) has this week launched direct flights to Bulgaria, with tour operator Balkan Holidays commencing weekly flights until early September.
Havens Hospices has revealed its next project will be 'Waddle-on-Sea,' following on from the success of Hares About Town in 2021 and Herd In The City in 2023, which raised over £1million for local hospice care.
The speed limit on Prittlewell Chase is set to be reduced from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour from 9.30am on Monday 17th June until 3pm on June 24. The temporary limit will be in place from its junction with Cleveland Drive to Highfield Gardens.
Corin Underwriting, a leading virtual insurer based in Leigh-on-Sea, has been awarded the Investors in People silver accreditation. This recognition underscores Corin's commitment to fostering a workplace culture centred on its people and ensuring excellence in leadership practices.
Candidates standing in the Southend-on-sea and Leigh-on-sea constituencies on July 4th.
Southend Volunteer Hub helps NCI Southend secure volunteer ‘watchkeepers’, enabling them to open station overlooking Shoebury East Beach for an extra day each week!
The Young Entrepreneurs Southend-on-Sea (YES) network continues to empower the entrepreneurial spirit among budding business owners and young professionals in the city and further afield.
As many residents will have experienced in their own gardens, the current periods of warm, wet and sunny spring weather have prompted very strong grass and vegetation growth.
Essex Police have issued a warning that Courier Fraud is on the increase in Essex. This generally starts with a phone call from someone pretending to be the police or a bank official
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