Browsing: General Interest

London Southend Airport has been ranked the UK’s second-best airport for shortest delays, outperforming major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted with an average delay time of just 10 minutes and 24 seconds.

New evidence uncovered by Essex maritime researcher Mike Salter may solve the long-standing mystery surrounding HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin’s former ship, after its years as a Coastguard vessel in Paglesham.

ECL Supported Employment and Cliffs Pavilion joined forces to offer an experience day for employment candidates with learning disabilities and/or autism to showcase the employment opportunities available in the performing arts sector.

Julie Cushion has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Chalkwell, bringing decades of community involvement, charity work and public service experience to the upcoming local elections.

A round-up of 12 egg-cellent Easter holiday activities taking place across Southend, from family theatre and breakfast events to outdoor adventures, markets, space sessions and creative fun.

At a Glance It has been several years since I last wrote for Oracle, and in that time our shoreline…

At a Glance Dirty Business and the Reality of Britain’s Water Crisis! We watched The Channel 4 docudrama “Dirty Business”…

BTEC media students from Chase High School Sixth Form brought their classroom learning to life during a visit to the Warner Bros Studio Tour, gaining first-hand insight into professional film production.

Young people across Southend are being encouraged to have their say as the Make Your Mark youth ballot returns for 2026. The national campaign gives 11 to 18 year-olds the chance to vote on the issues that matter most to them, with real local change already delivered following record turnout in 2024.

London Southend Airport has extended its popular Geneva route through to mid-October, adding eight extra weeks of easyJet flights and cementing the Swiss city’s status as a year-round destination for lakes, mountains and city breaks.