Archive - Sunday, 8 December 2019

The faces of four south Essex criminals who will be spending Christmas in jail
Christmas is less than three weeks away and most people will be looking forward to spending time with their families.
Who's standing in Rochford and Southend East and what are they saying?
THE country is going to the polls on Thursday and we're running a series of Q&A's with all the candidates vying for votes across south Essex.
Essex author JoJo is still the giver of smash hit stories
She’s as bubbly and heart-warming as her characters - banging the drum for the sisterhood and women supporting each other through good times and bad, just as she so eloquently illustrates in her novels.
'Our care home is officially one of the best around!'
A CARE home in Basildon has been recognised as one of the best in Essex.
Ambulance base is saved... at least until the public has a say
CAMPAIGNERS have forced a delay in the decision to close Shoebury ambulance station.
Have your say on plans to double the amount of fuel stored on Canvey site
FAMILIES have been urged to have their say on plans to double the amount of fuel stored on the giant Oikos site on Canvey.
Cafe owner opens her doors in bid to combat elderly loneliness this Christmas
A CAFE owner is opening up her doors to the community to help elderly residents avoid loneliness at Christmas time.
How Simon is creating brilliant young athletes (and keeping youngsters off the streets!)
A MARTIAL arts athlete-turned-coach is getting young people off the streets by training them at his combat academy.
Leigh drops 37 places in UK's happiest spots... but still scores very high in the East
THIS time last year, Leigh had been crownded as the happiest place to live in Britain.
Have you got Britain's best Christmas lights on your road?
AS families deck their halls, kitchens, living rooms and every other room in the house with Christmas decorations, a price comparison website is on the lookout for Britain's best lights display.

7th December 2019