South Benfleet3 days agoPub fears losing £100k in row over England gamesThe Bread & Cheese pub has been told it cannot remain open late for midweek World Cup matches.3 days ago17 May 2026Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memoryGeorge Hatfield's family deliver "sensory trolleys" to Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals.17 May 202611 May 2026'Double-parking makes it difficult to get to fires'A firefighter says he sees obstructive parking about three times a week and delays can cause stress. 11 May 20267 May 2026Tackling fire made difficult by badly-parked carsCrews alerted to a house fire by neighbours are confronted by double-parked cars on the street. 7 May 20265 May 2026'Star Wars cast pranked me in Harrison Ford scene'Kylo Ren's body double, James Taylor, says he has fond memories of being on set with the stars.5 May 202621 Apr 2026Breaking down barriers in gyms for womenA former power-lifter in Benfleet is trying to give women a safe space to work out.21 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Seven marathons teen aims to inspire youngstersBilly Nunn raises money for a charity and says youth services have helped him and millions of others.14 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Error admitted with roundabout arrow paintingTo turn left or to go straight on? The local MP calls a road marking "absolutely bonkers".24 Mar 202621 Mar 2026A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dreamRegan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.21 Mar 2026...
