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Southend seafront fireworks on Saturday, October 3

Stunning fireworks light up Southend seafront

Which celebrity left Strictly Come Dancing first?

Which celebrity left Strictly Come Dancing first?

Who was the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been given a spoiler ahead of tonight's results show

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been given a spoiler ahead of tonight's results show

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Movie Week exit leaked and fans are 'devastated'

Exciting - Micky Flanagan is among those coming to the Cliffs

Exciting - Micky Flanagan is among those coming to the Cliffs

Micky Flanagan among five stand-out shows coming to the Cliffs this month

Fun - Burlesque is currently on at the Cliffs Pavilion

Fun - Burlesque is currently on at the Cliffs Pavilion

Burlesque review: Gracie O’Brien shines despite late start

Emotional - Pete Wicks has brought many emotional stories to screens across the UK on his show 'For Dogs' Sake'

Emotional - Pete Wicks has brought many emotional stories to screens across the UK on his show 'For Dogs' Sake'

The most emotional moments on Pete Wicks' For Dogs' Sake revisited

Artwork - A group photo at the ceremony in Basildon

Artwork - A group photo at the ceremony in Basildon

Ceremony held to officially unveil new mural at Basildon train station

Duo - Pete Wicks discussed plans for his 'winter arc' with podcast co-host Sam Thompson

Duo - Pete Wicks discussed plans for his 'winter arc' with podcast co-host Sam Thompson

Pete Wicks makes shock confession about his appearance as he embarks on health kick

Emmerdale and Coronation Street won't follow their usual TV schedules this week due to ITV broadcasting a Nations League football match

Emmerdale and Coronation Street won't follow their usual TV schedules this week due to ITV broadcasting a Nations League football match

Coronation Street

ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week

Joey Essex attends the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

Joey Essex attends the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

Joey Essex announced in line-up for new season of popular TV show

Theatre - Lee Mead will celebrate 20 years since his breakthrough role with a one-day concert

Theatre - Lee Mead will celebrate 20 years since his breakthrough role with a one-day concert

Southend-born theatre star announces special one-day concert to mark anniversary

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called the change to the opening titles

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called the change to the opening titles

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly viewers have same complaint moments into first show over 'awful' change

Big Brother icon - Gemma Collins could be returning to the spy house

Big Brother icon - Gemma Collins could be returning to the spy house

Gemma Collins could be returning to Big Brother house in shock twist

Cineworld applies for 24 hour license

Cineworld applies for 24 hour license

16-screen cinema applies to be open 24 hours a day

Exit - Long-standing Essex reality star, Courtney Green is stepping back from TOWIE after a decade on screen, following a dramatic recent series

Exit - Long-standing Essex reality star, Courtney Green is stepping back from TOWIE after a decade on screen, following a dramatic recent series

Essex star 'stepping away' from TOWIE after a decade on screen

Comedian set to perform in Southend postpones UK tour after 'personal news'

Show - Members of Buskerteers

Show - Members of Buskerteers

Choir receives standing ovation after joining touring musical in Southend

Exciting - The Southend Jazz Festival is returning next month

Exciting - The Southend Jazz Festival is returning next month

Southend Jazz Festival set to return next month with packed programme

Emma Willis has been joined by Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

Emma Willis has been joined by Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing host says it is a 'genuine honour' to be involved in the show

Line-up - Palace Theatre in Westcliff

Line-up - Palace Theatre in Westcliff

Five stand-out shows coming to Westcliff's Palace Theatre this autumn

Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe are the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts, but how much are they paid for the show?

Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe are the new Strictly Come Dancing hosts, but how much are they paid for the show?

What do the 3 new hosts on Strictly Come Dancing get paid for 2026 series?

The BBC has put Doctor Who out to tender.

The BBC has put Doctor Who out to tender.

BBC confirms new series of Doctor Who as it reveals plans to refresh iconic show

Legend - Wilko Johnson died in 2022 aged 75

Legend - Wilko Johnson died in 2022 aged 75

Guest stars announced for show celebrating life of rock legend Wilko Johnson

Community - Support worker Maria with Daniel at Shaftesbury Kenway Court

Community - Support worker Maria with Daniel at Shaftesbury Kenway Court

Two Southend care homes help record new charity song celebrating inclusion

Big Brother contestant Rochelle (pictured) is reported to have been involved in a heated argument with fellow housemate Johanne

Big Brother contestant Rochelle (pictured) is reported to have been involved in a heated argument with fellow housemate Johanne

Big Brother tensions as contestant in 'heated argument' with housemate

Reunion - Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has reunited with her ex-best friend Bobby Norris

Reunion - Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has reunited with her ex-best friend Bobby Norris

TOWIE star Gemma Collins ends bitter seven-year feud with former best friend

Strictly Come Dancing stars are coming to the Cliffs Pavilion next year

Strictly Come Dancing stars are coming to the Cliffs Pavilion next year

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing stars coming to Cliffs Pavilion as new tour announced

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis are going on tour again in 2027, with plenty of gigs planned across the UK

Oasis confirms 2027 UK tour with 20 shows – how to get tickets 

Elizabeth Day (pictured) described her first book-to-TV adaptation as

Elizabeth Day (pictured) described her first book-to-TV adaptation as

Popular novel being adapted to ITV drama after almost a 'decade in the making'

Big Brother returns this evening on ITV2

Big Brother returns this evening on ITV2

Everything to know about Big Brother 2026 including TV schedule and housemates

Strictly Come Dancing is due to start this month, and this is everything fans need to know about it, including the full celebrity lineup, the new hosts, the judges and more.

Strictly Come Dancing is due to start this month, and this is everything fans need to know about it, including the full celebrity lineup, the new hosts, the judges and more.

Latest Strictly Come Dancing updates including start date, lineup and more

Upcoming - Shows at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon

Upcoming - Shows at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon

Five stand-out shows planned at Basildon's Towngate Theatre in the coming weeks

ITV has released a first look at the new Big Brother house

ITV has released a first look at the new Big Brother house

ITV releases first look at the new Big Brother house ahead of the 2026 series

Lakeside - The Partyman World branch at the shopping centre is due to close

Lakeside - The Partyman World branch at the shopping centre is due to close

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Much-loved children's soft play centre at Lakeside to close after 17 years

Links - Essex connections have emerged among the newly confirmed cast for BBC's Celebrity Traitors, with several well-known names tied to the county

Links - Essex connections have emerged among the newly confirmed cast for BBC's Celebrity Traitors, with several well-known names tied to the county

New cast for BBC's Celebrity Traitors includes huge stars with Essex links

Series one of The Chase Around The World aired on ITV from July 19 to August 20.

Series one of The Chase Around The World aired on ITV from July 19 to August 20.

ITV set to 'axe' popular game show spin-off after 1 series as its been 'one big flop'

Shows - Michael Ball is among the stars coming to the Cliffs

Shows - Michael Ball is among the stars coming to the Cliffs

Michael Ball among stars coming to Westcliff's Cliffs Pavilion in coming weeks

Brilliant - Holly Sumpton as Ewen Montagu

Brilliant - Holly Sumpton as Ewen Montagu

Reviewer didn't want Cliffs Pavilion show to end

Using or selling illegal streaming devices/services is a

Using or selling illegal streaming devices/services is a

'Dodgy' Fire Stick users warned of 'serious consequences' as man jailed for 6 years

Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and Showcase Cinema are offering film fans £4 tickets for two days in September as they celebrate National Cinema Weekend

Odeon, Vue, Cineworld and Showcase Cinema are offering film fans £4 tickets for two days in September as they celebrate National Cinema Weekend

Vue, Cineworld, Odeon and more cinemas to offer £4 tickets for 1 weekend in September

Check if you are eligible for a TV licence refund.

Check if you are eligible for a TV licence refund.

7 reasons you might be eligible for a TV licence refund - check here

Another EastEnders star is set to leave the BBC soap.

Another EastEnders star is set to leave the BBC soap.

EastEnders sent a 'huge blow' as popular actor to leave BBC soap in 2027

Wow - Artist Chris Bardell with the new mural

Wow - Artist Chris Bardell with the new mural

Colourful new mural transforms 'graffiti hotspot' in south Essex high street

Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

'Nothing as big as this' - Essex heritage railway lands role in Hollywood sequel

Did you know about the money-saving Netflix hack?

Did you know about the money-saving Netflix hack?

Little-known Netflix hack that could save you £84 a year on ad-free subscription

Pantomime - Aladdin is coming to the Towngate Theatre

Pantomime - Aladdin is coming to the Towngate Theatre

Basildon's Towngate Theatre on course for fastest-selling pantomime ever

Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders.

Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders.

Two fan-favourite characters return to EastEnders in 'jaw-dropping' storyline

Comedy - Jimmy Carr will bring his latest stand-up show to Southend

Comedy - Jimmy Carr will bring his latest stand-up show to Southend

Comedian Jimmy Carr to bring new show to Southend as part of major tour

Answering six questions can help you avoid paying for a TV licence if you don't need one

Answering six questions can help you avoid paying for a TV licence if you don't need one

The 6 questions you need to answer to avoid paying £180 TV licence fee

Exciting - Five upcoming shows at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff

Exciting - Five upcoming shows at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff

What's on at the Palace Theatre? Five upcoming shows to see in the coming weeks

'Black Widow' Linda Calvey, who lives in south Essex, has released her latest crime fiction novel Charity

'Black Widow' Linda Calvey, who lives in south Essex, has released her latest crime fiction novel Charity

East End robber turned south Essex author Linda Calvey launches 'gangland' novel

Here are all of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants that have been announced for 2026

Here are all of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants that have been announced for 2026

All 15 contestants that are taking part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Inbetweeners star James Buckley (right) has revealed he has had to quit drinking after being diagnosed with a genetic health condition

Inbetweeners star James Buckley (right) has revealed he has had to quit drinking after being diagnosed with a genetic health condition

The Inbetweeners

Inbetweeners star reveals they have been diagnosed with genetic health condition

Exciting - Five shows coming up at the Cliffs Pavilion

Exciting - Five shows coming up at the Cliffs Pavilion

Five exciting shows coming up at the Cliffs Pavilion in the coming weeks