One of Brightlingsea’s most iconic buildings, the University Community Sailing Club (UCSC) on Waterside, was seriously damaged after a major fire on Good Friday.

Local advice and help for parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) will be on hand following the formation of a new support group in Brightingsea.

Essex Police marine officers have begun their regular spring and summer Operation Wave-Breaker patrols aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour along the Essex coastline.

A talk by Brightlingsea Museum curator Margaret Stone about the town during WWII will give a financial boost to young residents.

Council leaders have backed a new Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy to help make Tendring a safer place for residents, businesses and visitors.

Essex County Council has announced an updated support package to help people most in need in the county.

Generous Brightlingsea folk have donated so much money to the town’s Community First Responders that they’ve made an unusual request – consider supporting another worthy cause.

Changes to make St James’ church a more flexible, functional space – which include building a lady chapel and removing the organ – have been announced by the parochial church council.

Covid vaccinations will be available in the YMCA in Brightlingsea High Street on three dates.