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Gardening

Don’t Neglect the Garden Over Winter!

By Morley Nurseries0

As winter approaches, November is the time to protect tender plants, repot herbs, and plan ahead for next year’s growth. From garden and pond care to festive preparations indoors, Morley Nurseries share their essential tips to keep your garden vibrant through the colder months.

Airport & Travel

London Southend set for its biggest winter in six years

By Southend Airport0

London Southend Airport is celebrating its biggest winter schedule in six years, offering over 360,000 seats and six brand-new destinations, including Barcelona, Berlin, and Lapland. The expanded network runs from November to March 2026, with flights ideal for ski breaks, city escapes, and winter sun holidays.

Health & Wellbeing

Essex hospital makes Speak Up pledge as part of national campaign

By St Andrew’s Healthcare0

St Andrew’s Healthcare in Benfleet has pledged to strengthen its Freedom to Speak Up culture, ensuring all staff feel safe to raise concerns during National Speak Up Week. The charity has appointed new ambassadors and enhanced training to promote openness, accountability, and patient care improvements.

Health & Wellbeing

See Every Need!

By David Burton-Sampson0

David Burton-Sampson MP highlights the struggles faced by families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities, launching his “See Every Need” campaign to ensure their voices shape government policy.

Health & Wellbeing

Concert to raise money for prostate cancer research at Southend

By Mid and South Essex NHS0

A Music of the World charity concert at the Raddison Park Inn on October 18 will bring together musicians and medics to raise £10,000 for prostate cancer research at Southend Hospital. Organised by local musicians Trevor Taylor and Tom Gough alongside clinical oncologist Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, the event promises a night of jazz, classical, folk, and Indian music — all in support of groundbreaking local cancer research.