Want to heat things up and cool things down—all in one luxurious treatment? Nish Clinic – Thorpe Bay is giving one lucky winner the chance to experience their Fire & Ice Facial, worth £120!

The dealer at the top of a chain responsible for two drug lines operating in Southend has been jailed for more than seven years.

In Labour’s manifesto, we said we’d invite councils to join together to deliver services differently. Local councils in Essex have responded to this.

Youth facilities have been underfunded for over a decade and many have closed. In an increasingly digital age, more young people are lonely and struggling with their mental health. 

With new, higher,  Government housing targets for Southend and other areas, and a seemingly Government focus on the south east, these are even more worrying times for our Green Belt, and indeed our urban areas.

The legacy we leave reflects our values and the lasting impact we can have on our communities. By leaving a gift to charity in your Will, you help ensure that vital work continues for generations to come.

Parking charges are always a hot topic in the city, and as an administration, we have listened to…

Over many decades the Salvation Army have been trying to obtain planning permission to build on this land with limited success. They offered up the farmland for development to Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) once more under the latest Local Plan.

Welcome to the new edition of the Oracle! From this month, we now have two dedicated magazines – one for Leigh-on-Sea and its surrounding areas, and the same for Thorpe Bay – ensuring even more relevant local content for our readers and allowing businesses to specifically target one area. Oracle is still the longest running, truly local magazine and has the largest circulation being reliably delivered each month.

A very quick supper dish that can be ready in about 15 minutes. A lighter version of a favourite Friday night takeaway. I’ve used Prawns but you can easily use chicken strips and just cook for a few minutes longer. Enjoy!