Leigh-on-Sea2 Jan 2026'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.2 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Passers-by pull suspected drink-driver from carThe 21-second clip shows the man being told to “get up” from the ground as he sits on the road.31 Dec 202527 Dec 2025The window artists beautifying our high streetsJuliet Townsend recalls how painting her local pub's windows turned into a full-time career.27 Dec 202525 Dec 2025Man meets strangers in pubs each day at ChristmasDean Perryman, 29, is trying to tackle loneliness after his best friend took his own life.25 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Cancer-free girl can enjoy Christmas at home againLola and her family are looking forward to Christmas at home after being in hospital last year.24 Dec 20255 Dec 2025'Hallelujah': Residents rejoice as work to clear bad smell startsDescribing the odour on a hot day, one dog walker says, "Imagine a cesspit".5 Dec 202530 Oct 2025Council cannot say when faulty lift will be fixedA senior councillor says she is "upset" to hear people have been stuck in a lift at a housing block.30 Oct 202519 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 202513 Oct 2025Cockle fishermen 'terrified' by licence lossA cockle fisherman says he has not been told the reasons his licence application was not successful.13 Oct 2025...