It’s 45 years since Brightlingsea Operatic Group performed its first show in the town – Gilbert & Sullivan’s Trial by Jury*.
Widening scheme on “unfit for purpose” A12 cancelled
Tendring District Council has said it is “disappointed” by a decision to cancel a £1.2bn road widening scheme on the A12, which is used by up to 90,000 vehicles a day.
Sports grants deadline approaches
Local schools, clubs, and community groups are being urged to apply for Tendring District Council’s (TDC) sports grants before the deadline on Sunday, July 27.
Marine police warn of inflatables danger after search
Essex Police have warned of the dangers of using inflatables on the sea after a launching a search for a potential missing child.
The big push! Pram race returns to Brightlingsea
The Brightlingsea Pram Race – once a feature of the town’s carnival – will take to the streets again in August.
Bateman’s Tower Café: work is taking place, says council.
Brightlingsea Town Council (BTC) has reported that work to complete the rebuild Bateman’s Tower Café – which began over five years ago – is going on behind the scenes.
Brightlingsea trio among the best of Tendring’s youth
The outstanding achievements of three young people from Brightlingsea have been recognised with citations in the 2025 Tendring Youth Awards.
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No more fares as ‘singing cabby’ Neil hangs up his keys
After more than a million miles on the road, Brightlingsea taxi driver Neil Carlyle – known locally as the ‘singing cabby’ – has turned off the meter and retired.
Centenarian Gwen celebrates very big birthday!
Congratulations to Brightlingsea resident Gwen Milner, who has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Novice trio trains for Atlantic row in Brightlingsea
Three novice rowers hoping to cross the Atlantic have been training in Brightlingsea – and receiving help from local organisations.
No more fares as ‘singing cabby’ Neil hangs up his keys
After more than a million miles on the road, Brightlingsea taxi driver Neil Carlyle – known locally as the ‘singing cabby’ – has turned off the meter and retired.
Centenarian Gwen celebrates very big birthday!
Congratulations to Brightlingsea resident Gwen Milner, who has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Novice trio trains for Atlantic row in Brightlingsea
Three novice rowers hoping to cross the Atlantic have been training in Brightlingsea – and receiving help from local organisations.
WinterFest’s big weekend raises bumper funds
Brightlingsea WinterFest’s big weekend of arts, crafts and wellbeing activities helped to banish winter gloom and was enjoyed by people of all ages, as well as raising more than £1,500 for the WinterFest Wellbeing Fund.
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- New licensee wanted for closed Brightlingsea pub
- Town prepares to mark VE Day
- Poignant ceremony marks town's VE Day remembrance
- Town's Art Hut proves that small can be beautiful
- Asbestos discovery closes Colne School classroom
- Fun and games as Pens and Dragons officially opens
- TDC launches sports and activity conference
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Most Read
- New licensee wanted for closed Brightlingsea pub
- Town prepares to mark VE Day
- Poignant ceremony marks town's VE Day remembrance
- Town's Art Hut proves that small can be beautiful
- Asbestos discovery closes Colne School classroom
- Fun and games as Pens and Dragons officially opens
- TDC launches sports and activity conference
COUNCIL
Essex judged best in UK for climate resilience and low carbon policies
Essex County Council has gained an ‘A’ rating for its efforts on climate resilience and reducing greenhouse gases.
Price hike and Essex devolution forces rethink on Tendring’s waste collection contract
Early bids for a new waste collection and street cleaning contract in Tendring suggest the annual cost could rise by more than £7m per year – prompting a rethink by Tendring District Council (TDC).
Brightlingsea’s new mayor has extensive government experience
Brightlingsea’s mayor for 2025/26 is Chris Paveley, who was installed at town council’s annual meeting on Thursday May 15.
Brightlingsea Regent’s ground damaged by Storm Eunice
Storm Eunice has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to Brightlingsea Regent’s football ground – and has launched an appeal for donations to make good.
Would you use an outdoor gym in Brightlingsea?
Brightlingsea Town Council is investigating the possibility of installing free-to-use outdoor gym equipment – dubbed the Jubilee Outdoor Gym – on the Bayard Recreation Ground and has launched a survey to gather residents’ views.
“Bitterly disappointed”: Brightlingsea Town Council’s response to sports centre blow
Brightlingsea town councillors have said they are “bitterly disappointed” at Tendring District Council’s (TDC) refusal to extend funding for Brightlingsea sports centre beyond the end of March.
Financial contraints hampering Brightlingsea sports centre plans
Plans for the future of Brightlingsea sports centre are being hampered by staffing and financial constraints imposed by Tendring District Council (TDC).
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