More households are reassessing space in early 2026. If your home feels tighter than it once did, this spring may offer the right conditions to move up.

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.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 calls us to remember the victims of genocide, honour survivors, and reaffirm our shared responsibility to challenge hatred and prejudice.

Bank Rate stability offers reassurance for Essex homeowners, shaping mortgage costs, buyer confidence, and expectations for 2026 as inflation, wages, and rate cuts focus ahead.