Centrica has said it remains in talks with ministers about Government cooperation to expand and revamp its Rough facility.

A charity has confirmed they have been selected as one of the new mayor's charities for 2025. Southend in Sight has been chosen by councillor Nigel Folkard, who was sworn in as mayor at the Southend ...

A majorette troupe has ended the season with a "bang" after winning a number of awards. Laindon Suzettes, who have been running for nearly 50 years, won the overall team and overall marching team of ...

Nearly 100 people have celebrated the 70th anniversary of Thorpe Bay Floral Arrangement Group. The celebration, held at St Augustine's Hall on May 9, marked the group's platinum anniversary. Formed in ...

Polls suggest the election is poised to deliver yet another minority government, leaving the Portuguese back where they started.

A school in Southend has raised money for charity and new computers as part of their 2025 Culture Day. Southend High School for Boys hosted the event where students wore cultural outfits, enjoyed food ...

Four UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose will take part in the Let’s Make A Meal Of It ...

Trust Links has welcomed a group of supporters into the Gunny, offering a glimpse of the progress being made on the site on Canvey. The visit provided community members with the chance to explore the ...

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has confirmed the birth of her twin daughters, saying she is “so blessed”. Nelson, 33, said her and her partner Zion Foster’s twins had been named Ocean Jade and ...

250 transgender people and LGBTQ+ allies marched through Southend High Street yesterday. Starting at Pier Hill at 11am, the protestors carried banners and trans flags, and it then concluded with a ...

Pub - The Three Horseshoes has previously won an award for its destination (Image: Google Maps) The winner of Best Destination Pub in the Muddy Stilettos 2024 Essex Awards, this venue offers a choice ...