Echo | What's On https://www.echo-news.co.uk/leisure/ Echo What's On en-gb Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:52:47 +0000 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:52:47 +0000 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.echo-news.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Echo | What's On https://www.echo-news.co.uk/leisure/ Bed expert warns Brits about duvet error that can cause sleepless autumn nights https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26672117.bed-expert-warns-duvet-error-can-cause-sleepless-nights/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:12:47 +0000 218cae12df8e11193a313c654f97ab6a emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Rare Cadbury chocolate bar back in UK supermarkets 3 years after disappearing https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26672098.rare-cadbury-chocolate-bar-returns-uk-3-years/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:36:09 +0000 8dc450b9cd7f980d38ceac4bebe21441 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Two major fashion brands to open at Essex shopping village https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26671033.superdry-sweaty-betty-open-braintree-village/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 ee09f8e18cb394e38156e0397bdc82dd matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Hundreds turn out as new business unveiled at Lakeside with 150 freebies https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26671641.frurt-opening-lakeside-shopping-centre-attracts-crowds/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:37:52 +0000 65e0ba812a70d8f2ef0897fee97675c9 Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Pictures show inside new GAIL’s Bakery at Essex shopping centre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670646.gails-bakery-officially-opened-lakeside-shopping-centre/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:10:41 +0000 418a06be91be4bc6d5a1a8835285a663 Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves The 'gem' Essex restaurant named among UK's 10 cheapest all-you-can-eat buffets https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670290.songs-chelmsford-named-among-uks-10-cheapest-buffets/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:02 +0000 424d4c73efa3cc50bdf3e7894934bb9f Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Co-op is first UK retailer to get viral sweet treat on shelves in 1,600 stores https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670586.co-op-launch-viral-dot-cakes-stores-limited-time/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:59:43 +0000 726dbf53ebde0f02d03550d665498c29 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Are poppies banned in Essex Wetherspoons? Bosses issue statement on ban claims https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670228.wetherspoons-claims-poppies-banned-essex/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000 739e21eb628a9f080a873cdd1e4f7fa9 matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell UK airline promises to avoid controversial extra charge 'until summer 2028' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670012.jet2-promises-avoid-controversial-extra-charge-2028/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:20:17 +0000 14b309af45e7b2ede76a3b80ac3344e1 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier easyJet to launch TWO new Southend routes this week after Edinburgh take-off https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669606.southend-easyjet-budapest-lanzarote-flights-launch/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:18:15 +0000 e84894be128b3a4140b78fe33af48154 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Popular Essex aviation museum to permanently CLOSE with one last chance to visit https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669421.wethersfield-airfield-museum-set-permanently-close/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:51:27 +0000 6564a41d9c9f2196a257b9993639cd14 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith Popular Essex animal sanctuary forced to CLOSE today https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668943.hopefield-animal-sanctuary-closed-electrical-problems/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:28:34 +0000 15abb02b4cc51b359461b6df4a245074 matthew.benton-smith@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Benton-Smith First flights from Southend Airport to 'most searched-for destination' take off https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668747.southend-airport-easyjet-flights-edinburgh-launched/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:22:07 +0000 524f8514c1a5cfadf7d7244b4066c111 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Experience the magic of Andre Rieu with Just Go Holidays https://www.echo-news.co.uk/offers/26660051.experience-magic-andre-rieu-just-go-holidays/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 f21ca4bee0cbbd187ca267db77296547 lindsey.furby@newsquest.co.uk | Lindsey Furby 'Eyesore' broken escalator near Southend station won't be fixed until next year https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26663734.southend-victoria-shopping-centre-escalator-repaired-2027/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 245911a4d6266cfe7ff6c2fc0e59fd89 matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell Musicians from Amy Winehouse's original band heading to Southend theatre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26664468.amy-winehouse-band-play-southends-cliffs-pavilion/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 77f922a34f08c1817525ed2770ba2428 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Over-50s walking football team crowned league champions in south Essex https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26670642.canvey-walking-football-team-clinches-league-championship/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000 0af7863955957a5999f6288bf78bac3c sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England In pictures: Echo Camera Club members share stunning images from across Essex https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668992.members-echo-camera-club-showcase-images-essex/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 f9ba83a0246e4ec6601d95bb9400a802 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Classic cars return to Southend seafront for final showcase of the year https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669067.classic-cars-beach-returned-southend-seafront/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 921e10737aaffc4d92fc845a3e1c679b sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Spooky Halloween breakfast event coming to restaurant at Basildon leisure park https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669312.toby-carvery-hosting-basildon-spooky-halloween-breakfast/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000 e05fd1833e4fd7eeee228230c9eed7e6 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Historic windmill opening for half-term visits in Rayleigh https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669290.rayleigh-windmill-doors-open-visitors-half-term/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 f4bde1388b9bacb3adbc6c6f67c2ae6b sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Children invited to enjoy Halloween craft session in Southend https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669279.southend-libraries-host-forum-halloween-crafts-workshop/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 8357430cc51c62188ae2226c9578a7ae sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Free games afternoon coming to community hall in Rochford https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669245.rochford-town-council-hosting-parish-hall-games-afternoon/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 2c82d59fe447bd69929fb0a2818e2592 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Free Halloween fashion show and crafts session in Hadleigh https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669234.hadleigh-library-hosting-halloween-crafts-costume-show/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 2419029e239b2171bf402a45c4432998 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Teaching pool closed until further notice at south Essex leisure centre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669352.clements-hall-leisure-centre-pool-closed-visitors/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 8abf0976ab622412c4e441cb80f90ec7 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Asda recalls 3 major fashion items due to safety concerns for shoppers https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669732.asda-recalls-3-handbags-due-safety-concerns-shoppers/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:37:16 +0000 596ca1f5d6af1804710e28bdee6b91bc amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Founding bowler honoured on club's anniversary in south Essex https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26669388.rayleigh-leisure-indoor-bowls-club-celebrated-20th-birthday/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000 5ba9d157bca852008c7da65bfb6b789a sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Who left Strictly 2026 tonight? See the celebrity eliminated from BBC show https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668593.left-strictly-tonight-4th-celebrity-leaves-bbc-show/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:51:22 +0000 641e1e69ab5d8aa708fedaa3e99e1a1f Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Stansted Airport passengers luggage LOST by airline amid chaos https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668534.ryanair-lose-passengers-luggage-amid-stansted-airport-chaos/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:18:30 +0000 1f22e06498b0a85f2bb2cc812e07a1cb brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Pictures show HUNDREDS stranded at Stansted Airport amid 'power surge' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668506.stansted-airport-stranded-passengers-pictured-amid-issue/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:41:05 +0000 709dd59c8dfe8bbcfdc44daacb780795 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Where to watch fireworks displays across north and mid Essex in 2026 https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26657296.essex-fireworks-displays-planned-bonfire-night-2026/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 5548d55617cf2e1ce2bd7e6a244db8ca Halle.Groves@newsquest.co.uk | Halle Groves Absolute CHAOS at Stansted Airport with hundreds stranded after 'power surge' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668419.stansted-airport-passengers-stranded-power-surge/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:23:45 +0000 edc3e518b3f3662cf18c4da3b80f7e26 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny HUNDREDS of shoppers home deliveries cancelled amid 'power cut' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668203.sainsburys-colchester-cancels-700-home-deliveries/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:10:17 +0000 ce4b4374d86234f3e94538a9204ab508 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny The best day to fly out from the UK this Christmas revealed by travel experts https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26668161.best-day-fly-uk-christmas-2026/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:32:06 +0000 af63751aa2537015f026a2d1e019a624 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Popular attraction CLOSED due to 'significant damage' amid strong winds https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667890.chelmsford-farm-closed-day-due-significant-damage/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:21:58 +0000 22a027223b047d42db9411850311bcbe brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Waitrose forced to apologise after making Christmas food error on its website https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667848.waitrose-apologises-error-yule-log-sausage-roll/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:41:53 +0000 6e0cf859315db34fba9b793c22d2d0fb patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Strictly Come Dancing 2026 week 5 exit leaked online with fans left heartbroken https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667751.strictly-come-dancing-2026-spoiler---week-5-elimination-leaked/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:41:32 +0000 dc646b69454de74691d4e16393c5e24f patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover 10 brilliant Halloween-themed Essex family days out for October half-term https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26658737.10-halloween-themed-essex-days-october-half-term/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 5d875a943df8062bfbf21d99d5d8f4ed brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Greyhound trainer in south Essex on track to make history after derby victory https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26661242.greyhound-trainer-south-essex-track-make-history/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 54cb1d4a2244d0f40cb0f736d6d526e0 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England New Sunday market set for south Essex town centre https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26664160.rayleigh-new-sunday-market-boost-town-centre-businesses/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 95967f987e7925f1afaa7298aca11594 matt.hasdell@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Hasdell New flights to 'sensational' European city launch at Southend Airport TOMORROW https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26663513.easyjet-new-route-southend-airport-launch-tomorrow/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 0e8a3e4dc5ed1f3cd247a87120b752c6 jessica.day-parker@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica Day-Parker Museum volunteers in south Essex attend heritage conference https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26654095.essex-fire-museum-volunteers-attend-national-conference/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 d4a16987ab5e28e7acb3051218e486f2 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Council leader visits community boxing club in south Essex https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26657639.rochford-council-chairman-visits-rayleigh-boxing-club/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 b911dcb96584fc448346dbf80920cde6 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Leigh wildlife centre to host spooky animal encounters this half-term https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26665458.leigh-centre-host-spooky-animal-encounters-half-term/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 34868f9cfd4695a6193bc0a9ad5fbed0 sophie.england@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie England Strictly fans criticise 'ridiculously harsh' scoring of dance for one pair https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667626.strictly-fans-criticise-ridiculously-harsh-scoring/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:49:41 +0100 d193d72f247741695681ee0ce5c374dc Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Huge queues form as shoppers spotted 'panic buying' with 'shelves empty' https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667555.queues-colchester-asda-shoppers-spotted-panic-buying/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:26:41 +0100 6101376307d48eeac176c12480550538 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight? When to watch week 5 on the BBC https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667396.time-week-5-strictly-come-dancing-bbc-tonight/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:40:43 +0100 5031b7a3dd0768d7a078523f704b48c2 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover 'High-speed, gravity-defying' ride opens at south Essex theme park https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667378.adventure-island-opens-new-high-speed-ride-southend/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:28:36 +0100 749c2e887651ea405b296120f2f2dbda brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny Major Halloween event at Essex attraction CANCELLED for second day in a row https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26667082.clacton-pier-halloween-event-cancelled-second-day-row/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:20:39 +0100 92638fe6cae666c07710cb9866a6dcc1 brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny The beautiful Essex village where it feels like time has stood still https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/26659074.picturesque-essex-village-feels-frozen-time/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 ac88fe884e5002089178e470c1cc3cda brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny