5+ hour, 56+ min ago   (397+ words) The ruling affects firms at Limehouse Nursery, also known as 401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, where vehicles were sold on land once used for garden centre parking. Appeals relating to sites occupied by Stewart Automotive Limited, Aspire Automotive Limited, M&A Motors…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (653+ words) Green belt housing plans, traveller sites and sprawling controversial local plans have turned planning into one of South Essex’s biggest battles. Here are six planning battles shaping the region’s future. Mount Bovers’ 350-home battle Taylor Wimpey’s plan for 350 homes on…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago   (277+ words) Pupils have stepped back in time to learn about life in the Viking era during a special themed school day in Shoebury. Year 4 children at Friars Primary School and Nursery took part in a Viking Day led by Portals to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (321+ words) Families in Southend are being invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, activities and community spirit at a charity-organised Family Fun Day later this month. The event is being hosted by Friends and Places Together and will take place at…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (386+ words) BASILDON council has introduced a new social media policy in response to concerns about online "abuse". Councillors backed the policy at yesterday’s full council meeting after concerns were raised about personal attacks between members online. The policy says councillors’ social…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (475+ words) A father is preparing to walk the length of Southend Pier after surviving a rare condition that forced him to have an early retirement. James Murray, 46, from Canvey, was diagnosed with cavernoma in 2018 — a rare condition involving clusters of abnormal…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (463+ words) Draft Local Plan - A Rochford overview map of the sites in Rochford. (Image: Rochford Council)> Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Basildon and Southend area. Campaigners have branded Rochford’s draft local plan “utter madness” after…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (414+ words) Excitement is building in Billericay as businesses, community groups and residents prepare for a major celebration designed to showcase the town. The first Your Billericay Community Celebration and Parade will take place on September 13, with hundreds of people expected to…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (189+ words) Police have carried out enquiries after an elderly man was seen roaming south Essex streets in a school uniform. The man, who is in his 80s, was spotted in Stanford-le-Hope at about 10.20am on September 9. The sighting reportedly raised concerns among residents,…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (203+ words) A Basildon "parkrun legend" described as a "true inspiration" celebrated his 90th birthday with a special event in his name. Albert "Bert" Miles, who is a member of Castle Point Joggers, hosted the event last Saturday after he celebrated his birthday…...