Thorpe Bay21 Jan 2025Drink driving arrest made after man dies in crashPolice say the injured man died at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services.21 Jan 20251 Nov 2024Water summit to address bathing water concernsBeaches in the area have seen a range of issues including when E-coli was found in one bay this year.1 Nov 20243 Sep 2024Voters 'should get a choice' on Reform defectorsA council's Tory group leader says by-elections should be held after two members quit his party.3 Sep 202424 Jul 2024'No swim' warning issued after heavy rainA Southend councillor says sewage discharges are "one of the biggest scandals of our generation".24 Jul 20242 Jun 2024Coastguard warns about D-Day harbour dangersVisitors to a sunken Mulberry Harbour cause "avoidable call-outs" every summer, says the coastguard.2 Jun 202415 May 2024Nursery left homeless after rent dispute with churchPre-school boss Emma Martin says families are "devastated" about any possibility of it closing.15 May 202423 Feb 2024Lifeboat crew saves man in 'most challenging' callVolunteers faced their "most challenging shout in 15 years" as they rescued a rower from gales.23 Feb 202420 Feb 2024Answers demanded as prized beach loses quality markResidents say they are feeling disappointed after the loss of the Blue Flag status at Thorpe Bay.20 Feb 202421 Nov 2023Sea defences need urgent repairs, says councillorRon Woodley says the holes in the promenade wall leave it in a "precarious position of collapse".21 Nov 2023...
