3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (352+ words) Halstead Town Council is set to reconsider its controversial decision to ban traditional torches from the town’s annual Christmas procession - six days after the event is due to take place. A meeting has been scheduled for December 9, despite the long-running…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (215+ words) Southend Airport are inviting holidaymakers to join them for an "exciting day of holiday inspiration". The London Southend Airport Travel Show will take place on Sunday September 20, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The event is being organised by East of England Co-op in…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (375+ words) AN ART trail is set to transform a town into a gallery showcasing work from amateur and professional artists. The Maldon Art Trail launches this Friday, September 11, with 48 venues in and around the town taking part. Shops and businesses along…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (500+ words) The most booked restaurants in September 2026 across the whole of Essex have been revealed. From seafood institutions to Mediterranean favourites, diners are spoilt for choice in the county. The top ten list, compiled by OpenTable, reflects a mix of long-standing…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (495+ words) Halstead Town Council has stood by its controversial decision to remove flaming torches from the town’s much-loved annual procession. The council had come under pressure from residents after confirming that the 2026 event would no longer feature traditional lit torches, prompting…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (301+ words) A McDonald’s restaurant could soon be serving customers around the clock if new plans are approved. The restaurant on London Road, Hastingwood, near Harlow and the M11, is currently open from 5am to midnight under planning permission granted in 2005. McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (265+ words) A VOLUNTEER flew thousands of miles from New Zealand to help at a popular pop-culture event in Colchester. Jason Neave, 57, travelled from Dunedin, on New Zealand’s South Island, to volunteer at this year’s Invasion Colchester. The 14th edition of Invasion Colchester…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (367+ words) In full voice - a chour performing at St Mary's Church, Maldon. (Image: James Burrell-Cook) A MONTH-LONG celebration of music, arts and culture celebrating the Maldon district will launch next week, promising a packed calendar of performances and events. The Maldon…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) HARWICH Museum celebrated its fifth birthday last weekend, with hundreds joining in with the milestone celebrations. More than 200 visitors passed through the door over the two days and enjoyed a history fair, rare and vintage local postcards and the screening…...