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The Southend Museums Collections Centre has opened its doors, giving visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at nearly 500,000 historic objects from across South Essex.

Concerns are mounting among Shoeburyness residents as long-neglected and damaged play equipment at Shoebury Park continues to deteriorate, with residents raising concerns over safety, accessibility and missing facilities.

Around 1.4 million approved homes remain unbuilt across the UK, according to new analysis—prompting a petition calling for tougher action on stalled developments.

Southend-on-Sea is gearing up for a busy Easter weekend, packed with family-friendly activities, new attractions and easy travel options to help visitors make the most of the holiday.

Music in the Park returns to Priory Park from Saturday 11 April to 27 September, bringing free live music performances to the Bandstand across weekends and bank holidays.

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has officially launched, bringing together NHS planning and commissioning across the county with a focus on prevention, community-based care, reducing inequalities and improving health outcomes.

Residents in Southend-on-Sea are being urged to register to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May, with reminders also issued for postal votes, proxy votes and photo ID requirements.

A look at Southend’s current leadership ahead of the May 7 elections, highlighting key issues including parking costs, regeneration delays, and ongoing transport concerns—encouraging residents to decide whether continuity is the right choice.

A powerful Channel 4 docudrama, Dirty Business, shines a spotlight on the UK’s growing sewage pollution crisis, blending real-life stories with compelling drama. The programme highlights the environmental and human impact of contaminated waterways, following ordinary residents turned activists as they challenge authorities and water companies. Echoing the work of local groups like Southend Against Sewage, it calls for urgent action, stronger regulation, and greater accountability to protect public health, wildlife, and the future of Britain’s rivers and coastlines.

Campaigners have revealed what they describe as a new “secret plan” for development on the Salvation Army Farmland, with claims of 900 homes, a new roundabout on the A13 and major concerns over the future of this Green Belt land. A fresh petition has now been launched urging residents to oppose any building on the site.