3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (401+ words) The first Essex Pizza Festival has raised £1,000 for a mental health charity after bringing food lovers, families and independent businesses together for a day of celebrations. The inaugural event took place in Leigh and featured independent pizza traders from across…...

1+ day, 3+ 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…...

4+ day, 3+ 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, 10+ hour ago   (215+ words) Southend Airport are inviting holidaymakers to join them for an "exciting day of holiday inspiration". The London Southend Airport Travel Show will take place on Sunday September 20, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The event is being organised by East of England Co-op in…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (409+ words) HOCKLEY Boxing Club’s Albe Dowell has been crowned under 19 European Champion. The 17-year-old stopped his first three opponents before beating a talented Russian on points in the final. And Albe was also awarded best male technical boxer of the championship,…...

5+ day, 3+ 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…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (268+ words) A new easyJet route will launch from Southend Airport next week. The south Essex hub will now take passengers to Munich, Germany, from next Thursday, September 17. Munich is one of 30 destinations being added by the end of the year. Other…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (360+ words) A popular Canvey pub damaged by fire earlier this year is set to become a family entertainment venue under plans by the island’s largest childcare provider. Roland Lodge Day Care, which operates three nurseries across Canvey and cares for more…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (311+ words) Aldi is opening four stores this month, including one in Essex next week. Aldi will create up to 120 jobs across the four stores, including its new Rayleigh branch. The openings form part of Aldi’s £370 million investment in new stores this…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (400+ words) Seven Southend residents aged 100 and over gathered for a special afternoon tea celebrating more than 700 years of life experience. The centenarians attended a Centenarian Tea Party with family members and carers at St Peter's Catholic Church in Eastwood Road North…...