Thursday, 23rd July 2026 — 10am - 5pm // Place Services at Essex County Council are excited to announce the return of the Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage for a second year! The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage returns for a second year following huge success - save the date now! Place Services at Essex County Council are excited to announce the return ...

Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 2pm onwards // The St Margaret of Antioch's Church Fete is proudly celebrating the church, parish businesses, schools and clubs, bringing everyone together for a fun afternoon of food, music, tombola, raffle, plants, crafts, and refreshments, and is also a chance for people to get together and have a catch up. Any money raised at this fete, as well a...

Saturday, 11th July 2026 — 1.01am onwards // Hosepipe restrictions come into force across the Anglian Water region: residents across the Anglian Water region are being asked to help protect water supplies by following new hosepipe restrictions, which come into force from 1:01am on Saturday, 11th July 2026. The temporary restrictions have been introduced following one of the dr...