With the return of freezing temperatures tonight, Veolia | UK will commence gritting at 16:00. You may see our crews out and about whilst on your journey home. Road temperatures are expected to reach -5.1°c overnight.

There will be a road closure on Goirle Avenue, Canvey Island, due to commence on 23rd January for 3 days whilst Essex County Council undertakes carriageway patching. Red shows area of closure and blue shows diversion route. Please contact Essex Highways for more on these works.

Thousands of people marched on Westminster this evening, in opposition to the Draconian anti-strike laws being proposed by this repugnant Conservative Government. ✊🏻

Last night I voted to ensure that everyone in #Southend & #LeighonSea can rest assured knowing there will always be minimum levels of safety on our vital public services including education. This brings us in line with other European countries 🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪🇮🇹.

Mother and son jailed after officers find drugs worth £800,000 After entering guilty pleas, Tye Cook, 30, was jailed for a total of six years and nine months whilst his mother, Jane Cook, 50, was jailed for three years and nine months. leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Yesterday I was part of a group that peacefully protested the expansion of a coal mine in Germany. We were kettled by police and then detained but were let go later that evening. Climate protection is not a crime. #LuetziBleibt #LuetziLebt #KeepItInTheGround #ClimateJustice

A massive thank you to East Essex Hackspace for the donation of a a refurbished laptop to The One Love Project WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT 💜💚💛🧡❤️ #onelove #donations #foodbank #soupkitchen #kindness #southendonsea

Road order for North Street It will also introduce pedestrian and cycle zones in the affected area. leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Leigh’s Heat Hubs In Leigh, a warm welcome is available at: Wesley Methodist Church o Elm Road, Leigh Library on Broadway West, and the Salvation Army on Elm Road. leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Book charts history of Ashingdon and South Fambridge “I am delighted that it has finally been published and I hope that it helps put Ashingdon and South Fambridge on the map.” leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Rogue landlords face new fines The new agreement will target landlords whose properties pose a risk to tenants’ health, and will ensure instead a good level of safe accommodation. leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Cllr Stephen George, leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council, outlines the main points in the budget for 2023/24 – the toughest budget in over a decade, primarily due to the rise in demand for services, against the rise in the cost of living. orlo.uk/LByIQ

Carrie’s West End hits “This is something I have wanted to do for some time and next year presents the perfect opportunity." leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Consultation for car cruiser PSPO “It’s really causing a headache. A lot of people are being disturbed by it. I’ve had visitors saying it actually frightened children. It’s awful.” leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

City a CCTV hotspot "We are just looking at innovative ways we can help to reduce our overheads and thereby help Southend residents because we face a tough challenge.” leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

The Simpsons awarded for promoting and studying local history Mrs Simpson said: “It was amazing news to be told we were to receive this award." leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Goodbye and thank you: last ever edition of the Leigh Times “From all at the Leigh Times Series, goodbye and thank you.” leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

Goodbye and thank you: last ever edition of the Leigh Times THE January 24 edition of the Leigh Times will be the last edition ever published. Read more. Visit : leightimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id…

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