Southend
Statue of Sir David Amess unveiled on Southend seafront
The life-size statue of the former Southend West MP is positioned on a grass bank by Chalkwell Esplanade looking out over the estuary.
Jack Bridge at the double as Southend keep slim play-off hopes alive
Southend are six behind seventh-place Aldershot as they continue their late bid to sneak into the play-offs.
Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies aged 40
The Channel 4 show said its thoughts are with the reality star’s family and friends.
Boy with severe asthma died after multiple medical failings, inquest rules
A 10-day inquest in Chelmsford identified a string of failings in William Gray’s care that amounted to neglect, law firm Leigh Day said.
Schools forced to shut or tape off rooms over collapse-risk concrete
Parents were informed of the emergency measures taken by the schools and colleges just days before the new term begins.
Students at special needs school ‘thrown into chaos’ due to aerated concrete
Parents of students at a special needs school were called on Thursday to be told the building could not open next week due to aerated concrete.
Why a Haven holiday park is perfect for a trip with a toddler
Neil Lancefield and his family try an aerial ropes course, sports taster sessions and make-a-bear party at Haven Kent Coast.
Riders left hanging vertically on tracks of 72ft rollercoaster in Essex
The group were stuck at a 90-degree angle facing the sky after Rage at Adventure Island, in Southend, broke down.
Southend given more time to clear tax debt following winding-up petition
Chairman Ron Martin told a judge on Wednesday that more time was needed to complete a sale of the club.
Southend secure court order over player payments to help ensure survival
A lawyer for the club told a judge they would ‘simply cease to exist’ if payments to playing staff and for the filing of accounts were not made.