DISTRESSED parents were forced to call the fire service to help rescue their children when a fault with their car meant they were locked inside.
THE PARENTS of a young boy who needs adaptations to his home after losing a leg to cancer were delighted after an anonymous donor gave them £5,000.
A RAYLEIGH writer has published a book using her experience of being a medium as inspiration.
MORE than 200 people have joined in with the Salvation Army's unique dance group since it launched a year ago.
STAFF are working together to raise awareness of learning disabilities at a special information event at Southend Hospital during this year’s national Learning Disability Week.
A QUIZ night helped raise £224.50 towards equipment for an Army Cadet troop.
Basildon Council flew the Rainbow Flag in support of Essex Pride.
A CHARITY has launched a campaign to encourage more women to learn how to examine their breasts.
THE Thorpe Bay Horticultural Society had a good turnout of visitors and entrants at its Summer Flower and Homecraft show.
WITH two more car showrooms set to disappear from the renowned London Road strip, traders fear property prices are driving them out of business.
