Southend-on-Sea City Council

Organisers hope thousands of two-wheelers will be making their way to the seafront on Easter Monday.

Trading standards officers also seize 10kg of tobacco and 1,000 non-compliant disposable vapes.

Parents say one particular playground is shabby and "neglected".

Essex County Council wants a larger share of the vote on a planned combined authority.

Councillors say the plan may have "catastrophic consequences" for the area.

"This is not the way we expect our drivers to behave", the transport provider says.

The development will raise funds to help Southend United redevelop their stadium.

DJs, singers and entertainers entertain crowds at Southend's first City Day event.