SEAFRONT traders are breathing a sigh of relief after the arrival of a much-needed sunny spell has seen a boom in trade this weekend.
Basildon Academy played host to an inspirational evening of speeches for the Essex regional final of the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge.
AN election candidate has apologised for a ‘school boy error’ after distributing election leaflets including false information.
A family have been left horrified after they discovered a grave decoration they had laid for a family member had been stolen from a crematorium.
THERE were colourful and crazy hats aplenty when a Women’s Institute held a Mad Hatters themed tea party.
A film that asks whether Basildon has failed to live up to its utopian ideals is holding its West End premiere next week.
A POPULAR theme park boss is reminding residents his venue is open following the news a host of businesses will close on Canvey’s seafront.
FREEMASONS are supporting a disabled wheelchair racer to help him achieve his dream of winning more medals for Britain.
Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff was once referred to as the ‘Bond Street of Southend’ – and one father-daughter duo believe the street has the potential to live up to its old name once again.
A WOMAN “flew through the air like a rag doll” after being hit by a car as she crossed the A127, according to a witness.
