A charity which produces audio recordings of local news for residents with sight problems has been awarded a share of £5,000, thanks to Rochford Housing. Continue Reading

Rayleigh Cats Protection is running an appeal for people to donate towards the cost of a purpose built outdoor cat pen, to be built by their co-ordinator, Norm.  Continue Reading

The overall winners of the Essex Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator of the Year Award 2011 are Barbara and Tony Oliver. Continue Reading

It’s the time of the year when we see many people suffering from “flu like illness”. Continue Reading

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, the Council has put together a few handy hints about how you and your family can prepare for winter. Continue Reading

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information. Continue Reading

Essex Libraries have over three million books. So being a member of Essex Libraries means that you have access to all these across our 73 branches and our mobile libraries. And that’s before you include CDs and DVDs. Continue Reading

We all lead very busy lives with so many things to keep up with. So it’s easy to miss out. Continue Reading

Organisations such as community and voluntary groups, sports and other clubs, schools, social enterprises and small businesses are now able to search across a huge range of funding sources thanks to the launch of a free scheme. Continue Reading

A guide with up to date information about local health care services is available on the NHS South East Essex website at www.see.nhs.uk Continue Reading