Brightlingsea-based marine business Morgans Group has acquired Fox’s Yacht Sales on the River Orwell in Ipswich.

Brightlingsea’s coastal rowers will be leaving their boats behind when they hold a marathon rowing event to raise funds for local stroke survivors.

A public consultation involving residents across Tendring has helped to shape the next version of the district’s Local Plan – the blueprint for future growth that could guide the location for 18,000 homes, new jobs and community facilities over the next couple of decades.

Brightlingsea WinterFest has given a welcome boost to the mental health charity, Mid and North East Essex Mind, with a donation of £1,316.

Three barn owl chicks have been ringed as part of ongoing conservation efforts by Tendring District Council (TDC).

Widely derided plans to build 300 homes on a greenfield site off Samsons Road in Brightlingsea could be scrapped.

National Lottery Heritage Funding has meant the Brightlingsea-based Pioneer Sailing Trust is looking to recruit two new apprentices.

A record number of local gardeners will be showing off their green-fingered prowess at the Brightlingsea Open Gardens event this weekend (June 13 & 14).

Could you be a sponsor of women’s football in Brightlingsea?

Pet owners in Tendring are being urged to check that any boarding kennels, catteries or day care operators have the correct licences.

Tendring residents are becoming more active– and healthier as a result – according to figures from Sport England.

Review: Sister Act, by Brightlingsea Musical Theatre Group

A hose used by Brightlingsea’s In Bloom team to water a floral display in the town centre has been stolen.

Blessing of the Waters takes place on Sunday, June 14 – the ancient ceremony of beating the boundaries of the Cinque Port Liberty of Brightlingsea.

A solicitor’s office and home in Brightlingsea town centre could become a single dwelling if planners approve the change.

A new £7.5 million Pothole Emergency fund to accelerate road repairs across the county has been announced by the new Reform-led administration at Essex County Council.

Brightlingsea’s 4YOUth group has been formally presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service that it was awarded last November.

Brightlingsea’s new mayor for 2026-7 is Ric Morgan.