Seven-year-old Archie, who lives with heart failure, has a red bench installed at Sun Corner playing field in Billericay as part of a British Heart Foundation campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease.
Jane Granby from Billericay Operatic Society discusses the group's 97-year history, musical theatre focus, and upcoming production of Calendar Girls The Musical at Brentwood Theatre.
Former American footballer Jim Roberson, known as the Discipline Coach, captivated Year 11 pupils at Mayflower High School in Billericay during a special Revision Week, offering vital strategies to boost exam performance and motivation.
Chocolatier crafts giant edible coins of Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate a new banking hub in Essex. Discover the sweet link between cash, history, and Christmas tradition.
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay have been recognised for completing the demanding Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, placing them in an elite national group. Read about their community impact and the MP's celebratory visit.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
The Fun Walk Trust's 2024 event raised a record-breaking £121,000 for local causes, the highest in its 23-year history. Discover how this community triumph benefits Essex.