Canvey Island6 days agoError admitted with roundabout arrow paintingTo turn left or to go straight on? The local MP calls a road marking "absolutely bonkers".6 days ago16 Mar 2026Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teenAn Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.16 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Essex to get 5,000 on-street EV charging points Work begins this summer alongside a campaign to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.11 Mar 20267 Mar 2026GP surgery set to reopen after four-month closureThe new practice will be called Rectory Road Surgery, according to the local MP.7 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Canvey beach could become official bathing spotSeawater at the Essex attraction may soon be subject to regular testing.13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Swimming spots that could become designated dipsThe government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.13 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Inquiry after man found dead two weeks after crashThe Met Police's professional standards team is assessing the missing person investigation.11 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Health leaders ponder options on vacant GP surgeryThe practice's resident doctor has been suspended by the Care Quality Commission.23 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Islanders call for government to build new roadCanvey Island in Essex is served by two roads, but the council wants a third to be built.16 Jan 2026...