A DAD has set his sights on climbing one of the world's tallest mountains after ambitious plans to complete a sponsored silence for a whole year were abandoned due to concerns about his mental health.
BASILDON has officially been named as the second-best commuter town in the whole of the UK, thanks to its train lines to London and house prices.
AN INSPIRATIONAL schoolgirl whose positive outlook has seen her become a role-model for people dealing with alopecia has been recognised with a national award.
THE city of Southend will be filled with "life and colour" when a new street art event arrives later this year.
FOOD-lovers in Southend are being urged to get out and support the city's annual vegan fair this weekend amid hopes it will provide a much-needed boost to struggling traders.
A SUCCESSFUL board game shop in Southend is set to relocate to a prime city centre location as part of an major expansion that will see a new cafe set up.
A FURIOUS dad has lashed out a school's plan to ban students from using toilets outside break times, labelling the new rules a "joke".
A LIFESAVING defibrillator has been donated in memory of Sir David Amess.
ROCHFORD leader calls on Bloor Homes to protect a 100-year-old tree which is set to be knocked down as part of their development.
A NEW state-of-the-art veterinary hospital - costing £16million - will open this summer as bosses announced the project is moving forward
