Flicking through dusty old 1920’s editions of the Southend Pictorial, it’s no big shock to see that these really weren’t the most politically correct of times.Photos of tea dances for pensioners were captioned: “gatherings for old people,” destitute youngsters
Last week we brought you memories of Hollywood film star Robert Mitchum touching down at Southend Airport in May 1963 on his way to start filming in London. Today we bring you another famous face in an Essex place, uncovered from our dusty newspaper
A council is investigating complaints that Golliwogs are being displayed behind the bar in a pub. The White Hart Inn pub in Grays, was notified of a complaint by Thurrock Council after a punter noticed golliwogs behind the bar in the pub.
YOUNG carers have created artwork on their offices as the building is officially opened.The White House is based behind the Castle Point Borough Council offices, in Kiln Road, Thundersley.It was opened by mayor Brian Wood, MP Rebecca Harris, leader of
Everyone love's to go out for a nice meal and making sure we pick the right one for a romantic valentines evening is essential. There are a number of great restaurants in south Essex, but here are the top 7 most romantic restaurants according to
A major road is set to be closed from today so substantial roadworks can be carried out. The Fairway, in Leigh, is one of the main access roads onto the A127, the gateway to the borough, and will be the subject of a daytime closure until Friday
A man who took his own life was allowed to discharge himself from a mental health unit against medical advice, a coroner’s court heard.Lee Evans, 23, from Stanford-le-Hope, left his home on August 13 last year stating he “couldn’t do this anymore” after
A LOLLIPOP man whose job was under threat from County Hall bean counters four years ago has marked his 20th anniversary keeping the town’s children safe.Victor has served the Eastwood Road crossing for Wyburns Primary School, in Rayleigh, for two decades.He
PRIMARY school children were treated to an afternoon of getting messy and creative as they hosted their very own version of the Great British Bake Off.The year two pupils from Cherry Tree Primary School, in Church Road, Basildon, learned how to bake their
THE Dogs Trust, which has a base in Wickford, is working to preserve a historic shop front which was uncovered during renovations.The charity is refitting a former cycle shop in Brentwood High Street when the old Alec Henderson shop sign as well as original
A CARE home in Southend celebrated the grand opening of a new cafe. Whittingham House in Whittingham Avenue opened a brand new cafe as part of a range of huge changes being undertaken at the home.Representatives from Southend Council and Essex County
PUPILS and teachers from across the Basildon borough will be visiting the Peace Village in Ypres, Belgium, to honour fallen soldiers.Twelve children from six Basildon schools – Woodlands, Beauchamps, Vange Primary School, Lee Chapel Primary School and
IN-FORM Southend United winger Michael Kightly believes improved confidence levels helped the Shrimpers stun table-topping Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Kightly bagged Blues’ third goal in an impressive 3-1 win against the Latics at Roots Hall.
A prolific shoplifter has been sent to prison after being caught in the act by police officers. Sade Griffiths, 23, of Merrivale, Benfleet, has been handed a 14-month jail term for nine counts of theft between January 5 and February 5 this year
Save Southend NHS campaigners have warned the south and mid Essex hospital merger could mean longer ambulance waiting times for people living on Canvey.Kieran Smith, campaigner and Labour representative for Castle Point, said: “This looks good on paper
Steve Coogan will reprise his role of Alan Partridge for a new series that sees the radio DJ hosting a TV show. Filming has begun on This Time With Alan Partridge, which will air on BBC One later this year, 25 years after his BBC debut. The
Residents at a heated debate on the future of the hospital services asked the panel a range of searching questions Q How will they take the public’s opinion on board if people don’t want this. Can and how can the plan affect the plans? Tom
A NEW generation of anti-bullying ambassadors have been trained at a workshop.The Basildon Academies hosted children from The Boswells School, Brightside Primary School, Giffards Primary School, Felmore Primary School and Wickford Junior School for the
A CYCLIST is appealing for help after he was hit by a driver who then sped off from the scene.Nathan Taylor, 22, from Leigh, has been left with severe bruising as well as a hefty bill to fix his custom-built bike after the hit and run incident.Speaking
A MAN who attacked a 70-year-old with a knife and robbed him as he prepared to leave for a holiday has been jailed for six years. John Hammond, 49, of Shepeshall, Basildon targeted his victim as he was loading his car in Elizabeth Way, in Basildon
Work has begun to build new homes on the site of a very popular former Canvey pub. Two new three-bedroom homes are in the process of being built on the site of the former King Canute pub in Canvey Road, along with the conversion of the first floor
More than 100 departures have been cancelled at London City Airport after the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb. Chief executive Robert Sinclair said all flights in and out of the airport in east London would be stopped after the
A woman is left devastated after a thief broke into her house and stole around £7,000 worth of her jewellery. Donna Whayling, from Church Parade, Canvey, was deeply saddened when she discovered the thief had taken sentimental jewellery that was
A new glamping site could be coming to Hadleigh Country Park. A planning application has been submitted to Castle Point Council proposing to use a part of Hadleigh Country Park to build four safari-style tents on timber bases. The proposal
A grieving daughter claims mistakes made by two hospitals caused her mother to needlessly have her leg amputated. Michelle Casey, from Romford claims gaffes by Southend University Hospital and the Royal London Hospital caused her late mother Patricia
A man was beaten and robbed at gunpoint because of a case of mistaken identity, his family claim. Ryan Cardy, 22, of the Gore, Basildon, was attacked by three thugs before they shoved an air pistol in his mouth and stole his jewellery and mobile
