Brightlingsea residents against a possible 105 hectare quarry in Thorrington are among more than 4,000 residents who have had their say on the future of minerals development in Essex.

Emergency waterworks on Chapel Road, Brightlingsea caused confusion for bus drivers who found a barrier across their normal route.

Speeding jetskiers in Brightlingsea harbour were dealt with by Essex Police marine officers on Sunday, May 12.

The team behind Brightlingsea WinterFest met up at the weekend to celebrate raising a record amount for its Wellbeing Fund during its February festival of music, arts and spoken word.

Brightlingsea beaches have retained Blue Flag status – confirming that the waters around the town meet international bathing standards.

An auction of artwork donated by local artists helped to raise over £3,000 for Brightlingsea-based charity Porridge and Pens Ghana.

Ofsted has rated Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery as ‘Good’, describing it as a “calm and welcoming” place with caring staff and an ambitious, broad curriculum.

The unique memorial tiles in All Saints’ Church that mark the deaths at sea of Brightlingsea folk are to be commemorated in song.