The Government has announced a £1.57 billion package of support for the UK arts and cultural sector, which contributes approximately £32,3 billion to the UK economy and employs around 680,000 … Read More

Basildon Council will be joining companies from across the events industry tonight (Monday 6 July) to light the Basildon sign in red. The purpose of the gesture is to draw … Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a massive surge in xenophobic and racist incidents across the UK with hate crimes nearly tripling in the last 2 years. However, many argue that … Read More

Thurrock Council is working with NHS Test and Trace to ensure anyone that has symptoms of Covid-19 is tested quickly and plans are in place to prevent the virus spreading … Read More

Basildon Council has terminated its agreement with the operator of Wickford Market as they have been unable to ensure the market trades safely in a way that follows the guidelines … Read More

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers have announced that the 19th annual Fun Walk will now be a virtual event which will run through September. Originally, the event was … Read More

London Southend Airport today opens its terminal doors to passengers for its first flight after three months of being closed due to COVID-19. Airport CEO Glyn Jones cuts the rainbow … Read More

Jon Kendrick, owner of Kendrick’s of Rochford joined Johnny to discuss reopening on Saturday 4th July. They discussed some of the new measures being introduced to keep customers safe and … Read More

Essex County Council (ECC) is proud to announce that this week they have launched their local contact tracing service. This service has been launched in partnership with Southend Borough Council. … Read More

The iconic BASILDON sign will join national landmarks in lighting up blue for the 72nd anniversary of the NHS and to remember those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. The … Read More