THE chill of winter is very much here, and although the days are starting to get longer, it's easy for spirits to dip around this time of year.

Organised by Southend photographer Gaz de Vere, the Southend Zombie Walk returned on Sunday after seven years to celebrate the Horror-on Sea Film Festival which starts on Friday. The event ...

In the city of Southend, there are three train stations to choose from - Southend Victoria, Southend Central and Southend ...