Halloween in Hockley has never been so hauntingly good! On Friday 31st October 2025, the Hockley Village shopping area was bursting with spooky excitement as hundreds of families came out to enjoy the Hockley Halloween Trail. With eerie smoke drifting through the streets, catchy Halloween tunes in the air, and friendly ghouls greeting youngsters.

In a year where community spirit matters more than ever, Hockley is stepping up to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and heart of our local entrepreneurs. Small Business Saturday on 6th December is fast approaching, and this time, it comes with an exciting opportunity for home-based and youth-led businesses to shine.

Selling for the first time can feel overwhelming. Everyone has advice, most of it conflicting. Here are the key questions to ask every estate agent, plus the step-by-step process you’ll go through to launch your home the right way.

Getting on the property ladder in the UK is no easy feat. Between rising house prices, large deposits, and extra costs like Stamp Duty, first-time buyers face a serious challenge. But a new proposal from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch could offer real relief: scrapping Stamp Duty on homes bought as a main residence.