Thundersley22 Oct 2024Astronaut on space station talks to schoolchildrenChildren in Essex ask questions including whether she watches TV in space and what she eats there.22 Oct 2024Essex19 Aug 2024School's 160-year-old tree is saved from the axe"We couldn't have wished for a better outcome," says school governor Simon English.19 Aug 2024Essex12 Jun 2024Felling 150-year-old tree 'hypocritical' says headThe oak tree at Thundersley Primary School could be cut down as its roots may be causing damage.12 Jun 2024Essex16 Mar 2024The artist who uses tiny coins as her canvasThe artist says painting each coin usually takes her a few hours to complete.16 Mar 202429 Apr 2023Tributes paid to a champion of disability advocacyCharities remember the "compelling" and "powerful" legacy of Lucy Watts, MBE.29 Apr 2023Essex15 Jun 2022Council rejects affordable housing plansThe council in Essex says it is worried about development on green belt land.15 Jun 2022Essex23 May 2022Town to become third in the area to have no bankThe loss of another branch of Lloyds will make "life very hard" for some people, a priest says.23 May 2022Essex6 May 2022Tories lose council control after nearly 20 yearsThe authority is left under no overall control after the Conservatives lost six seats.6 May 2022Essex24 Mar 2022Plans for 5,000 new homes postponed by councilThe borough council says it will "look at alternatives" and consider issues raised by residents.24 Mar 2022Essex
