Drivers on the A13 are currently experiencing delays following an incident this morning.
The Chairman of the Leigh Folk Festival says the colossal free event - which draws in crowds of an estimated 20,000 to the area - has reached a serious crisis point, with its future hanging in the balance.
Christmas number ones over the years have been everything from cheesy to classic and iconic to reality TV takeover.
Last week Starbucks introduced its Christmas menu with some new drinks for you to enjoy.
British Summer Time is almost over, meaning darker evenings for us all.
When you think Christmas, what comes to mind?
Chalkwell, Thorpe Bay, rainbows and Little Egret all feature on our pictures of the week.
Another long week at work, the weekend is almost here, but wait is it closer than you think?
For most it's far too early to start mentioning Christmas, but we like to plan ahead, especially when there is a bargain to be had.
The Force was strong with Southend Pier when Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, visited for filming yesterday.
