Stuart Woodward

5 days ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

'Viable future' for iconic Kursaal - leaseholderStuart WoodwardStuart Woodward/BBCThe Kursaal has stood on Southend seafront since 1901 The leaseholder of an iconic seaside venue has confirmed it is working on plans "for a viable future" for it. The Kursaal in Southend-on-Sea opened in 1901 and has hosted acts such as Queen and AC/DC but last year it was added to Victorian Society's top 10 list of endangered buildings after being left to deteriorate.

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Police returned to the scene on Wednesday after being tipped off by a member of the public [Barbara Pipe]A man accused of causing the deaths of 41 dogs at a rescue centre he ran refused to attend court, a judge said. The animals were discovered during a raid at a property in Crays Hill near Billericay, Essex, on 13 May. Police discovered the remains of four more dogs on 4 June, after a number of buildings at the site were dismantled.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward

Footballer's daughter frustrated by inquest delayStuart WoodwardReporting fromEssex Coroner's CourtFAMILY PHOTOColin Flatt played for Southend United, Barnet, Leyton Orient and Romford in the 1960s and 1970sThe daughter of a former professional footballer, who died in 2021, said she was "very disappointed" that an inquest into his death had been adjourned for a further 14 months.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Woodward |Sonia Watson

Image source, Lydia BrightImage caption, Lydia Bright, who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex in 2010, grew up with foster siblingsReality TV personality Lydia Bright has called for more help for foster children when they leave care at 18 years old, saying they are being "failed" by the state. The Only Way Is Essex (Towie) star grew up alongside foster siblings, and her parents have continued to foster for more than 30 years.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Woodward |Sonia Watson

Foster children failed by state, says Lydia BrightStuart Woodward & Sonia WatsonLydia BrightLydia Bright, who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex in 2010, grew up with foster siblingsReality TV personality Lydia Bright has called for more help for foster children when they leave care at 18 years old, saying they are being "failed" by the state. The Only Way Is Essex (Towie) star grew up alongside foster siblings, and her parents have continued to foster for more than 30 years.