Vape shops and barbers now line many high streets, but before we mourn the past, it’s worth asking what keeps communities alive today.

The Hockley & Hullbridge (SS5 postcode) property market is showing clear signs of building momentum as we move closer to Spring. February’s figures reveal increased activity from both buyers and sellers, with notable improvements across key indicators. Here’s a closer look at how the local market performed over the past month.

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces the biggest changes in private renting in decades. This guide breaks down the facts landlords need now, including key dates and compliance steps.

Braving relentless rain, the Year 6 pupils of Plumberow School in Hockley sold cakes with unstoppable energy, raising funds for their leavers’ event on our popular community stall last Saturday morning.