Thundersley19 Oct 2025If you post it, they will come: The businesses turning likes into livelihoodsTraders say they are attracting customers from far and wide after going viral on social media.19 Oct 20257 Sep 2025Surge in grassroots football since Lioness successTwo clubs have created 15 girls teams since England's Lionesses won Euro 22 and 25.7 Sep 202515 Aug 2025WW2 re-enactor vowed not to forget dad on deathbedRe-enactor Bill Smith, 78, is wearing his dad's uniform and medals for the 80th VJ Day anniversary.15 Aug 202514 Apr 2025Lovelorn peacock on the loose sparks searchThe amorous avian travels miles to look for a mate - but two peahens are keenly awaiting his return.14 Apr 202525 Feb 2025New CCTV cameras on their way to Essex boroughMore than 130 cameras in Castle Point are being funded by the police, fire and crime commissioner.25 Feb 20253 Jan 2025Australian tourist killed after day trip to LondonAn inquest hears Yvonne Jones was crossing the road with her sister when she was struck by a car.3 Jan 202522 Oct 2024Astronaut on space station talks to schoolchildrenChildren in Essex ask questions including whether she watches TV in space and what she eats there.22 Oct 202419 Aug 2024School's 160-year-old tree is saved from the axe"We couldn't have wished for a better outcome," says school governor Simon English.19 Aug 202412 Jun 2024Felling 150-year-old tree 'hypocritical' says headThe oak tree at Thundersley Primary School could be cut down as its roots may be causing damage.12 Jun 2024...