This Is Total Essex

Work on the district's Local Plan has been ongoing for eight years

A new village is also planned for the area and the council wants to hear residents thoughts on the plans

One Southend dad had to have emergency treatment after suffering with a mystery illness

I was absolutely gobsmacked at how gorgeous it is

The initiative aims to provide financial assistance during the winter months

The Essex town has other claims to fame too

The location of the estate has a strange and varied history

Ocean Colour Scene are final Sign of the Times headliners to be revealed