Arts, talks and events

Special mention: Frinton Summer Theatre regular Jemima Watling is appearing in Moonlight and Magnolias, which runs until Saturday

REVIEW: Frinton Summer Theatre - Moonlight and Magnolias
REVIEW: Moonlight and Magnolias, Frinton Summer Theatre, McGrigor Hall

ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes” (PA)

Fred West Father's Day promotion advert banned

Barracudas Activity Day

Barracudas Activity Day

CROWD PLEASER: The audience at Brightlingsea Free Music Festival Picture: Stephen Johnson

'A really fantastic weekend' - Popular music festival returns to town

Synth-pop songwriter to finally perform at city centre venue

Synth-pop songwriter to finally perform at city centre venue

In awe - Creatures and characters filled the Walton Skyline. Picture: Cheryl Holland

In pictures: Monsters and strange creatures fill the sky in Walton Kite Fest

Adventure - Wyvnernwood opened in June.

Children to enjoy great adventure through charity funded event

REVIEW: Frinton Summer Theatre - Home, I’m Darling

REVIEW: Frinton Summer Theatre - Home, I’m Darling

SKY HIGH: Team Raven perform a routine Picture: Paul Johnson

'Huge!' - Two further aerobatic display teams to join Red Arrows at Clacton Airshow

Young performers to stage production in aid of cancer charity

Young performers to stage production in aid of cancer charity

Love Island finalists have arrived back in the UK as they touched down at London Stansted (all pics: PA)

IN PICTURES: Love Island stars touchdown at Essex airport as they arrive in UK

Music Night: Jivin' Miss Daisy will perform as part of Frinton Summer Theatre's music nights

Jivin' Miss Daisy to hit right note at Frinton Summer Theatre music night

The restaurant in Loughton is hoping that the Love Island winners pay them a visit (PizzaExpress)

Essex PizzaExpress holds table for 2 weeks in hopes Ekin-Su and Davide will visit

Budding archaeologists and fossil hunters invited to learn about historic cliff face

Budding archaeologists and fossil hunters invited to learn about historic cliff face

FRESH START: Clacton Pier is currently undergoing a £150k refurbishment

Seaside landmark's £250k refurbishment gathers momentum with new building

Essex Love Island star projected to make over £170k on Instagram after final. Credit: ITV

Essex Love Island star projected to make over £170k on Instagram after final

Television comedian Dave Gorman to perform new show at seaside venue

Television comedian Dave Gorman to perform new show at seaside venue

Seaside venue to stage 'night of good music and good craic'

Seaside venue to stage 'night of good music and good craic'

Green Lodge Clacton. Credit: Google

SEND friendly fun available for youngsters with free drop in sessions

From Hunted to The Case: Four times Essex residents starred in television programmes

From Hunted to The Chase: Four times Essex residents starred in television programmes

These five famous faces are coming to Essex later this year (bottom left - Tristram Kenton)

These five TV stars are coming to Essex this autumn (here's how to get tickets)

Frinton and Walton Heritage Trust Stock Image. Credit: Google

Heritage trust to host two social evenings with community stalwarts

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon in 2019 after announcing their engagement. Picture: PA Media.

The first photographs from the Essex stars 'dream' wedding

FUNNY MAN: Terry Alderton will perform at the Frinton Summer Theatre

Theatre festival to stage comedian and play as part of entertainment programme

Friends - Author Ruth Loten and artist Lucy Weaver

Author and artist team up to publish picture book on famous feline

Beach - Fun activities and street tag opportunities will be available at Walton Beach.

Free summer fun event to take place with Street Tag opportunities

Fireworks will be on display at the pier.

Pier to host free fireworks display in celebration of completed relaunch

Rousing sea shanty festival returns to shores of coastal town

Rousing sea shanty festival returns to shores of coastal town

Historic seafront attraction

Here's how you can enjoy a pier's fairground rides for FREE this weekend

'One of the hardest footballers of all time' to talk about life on and off the pitch

'One of the hardest footballers of all time' to talk about life on and off the pitch

UK Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder has shown support for Ukraine as the UK prepares to host the competition on their behalf next year (pic: Ian West/PA WIRE)

WATCH: How Essex Eurovision star reacted to news of UK hosting 2023 competition

Actor - Connor Finch plays love interest Street on Everything I Know About Love

Meet the north Essex actor who landed a key role in popular new BBC drama

Inclusivity – the hoist means the wheelchair bound can enter and exit the lido safely

Brightlingsea Lido gets new £12,000 hoist to make it accessible to all

STAGE SPECTACLE: The cast of a previous Summer Show at the West Cliff Theatre, in Clacton

'Created with a lot of love' - Venue prepares to stage 127th summer spectacular

The UK has officially been confirmed as the host for Eurovision 2023 after winners Ukraine will no longer be able to host. (PA)

UK officially announced as hosts for Eurovision 2023 following Ukraine conflict

Ravilious went largely forgotten by the art establishment following his tragic death in 1942

The hidden affairs and scandalous life of famous artist who made his home in Essex

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash. Credit: PA

Stacey Solomon quits social media ahead of Joe Swash wedding at Pickle Cottage

Jamie Oliver is selling his 1970 Ford Capri (which featured in a popular show) (PA)

Jamie Oliver is selling his 1970 Ford Capri (featured in a popular show filmed in Southend)

SEA MEN: The Cod Choir's singing fish will perform at the event

Brilliantly-bonkers community festival event to boast lobsters and singing fish

Comedian described as being ‘more outrageous than eve’ returns to seaside theatre

Comedian described as being ‘more outrageous than ever’ returns to seaside theatre

Development - Works undertaken at Frinton Station. Credit: Terry Allen

Mayor: Stop driving on Frinton Greensward!

Community event in aid of campaign to save crumbling cliff face returns

Community event in aid of campaign to save crumbling cliff face returns

Airborne - Otto the helicopter. Credit: Paul Johnson

Familiar features and fireworks set for Airshow as event draws closer

Huge cycling event cancelled days before bikers were due to take to the coast

Huge cycling event cancelled days before bikers were due to take to the coast

Bright huts: Keith Spears took this photo of beach huts near Walton Pier

Tendring Council wants owners and residents views on future of beach huts

Those who live in and around Colchester may not bat an eyelid when hearing the sleepy village’s name, but it caught Matt by surprise

Radio host feared he was being pranked over Essex village's rude name

Need to cool down? Here are six great water parks to help you beat the heat

Need to cool down? Here are six great water parks to help you beat the heat

Dazzling - Games provide a wonderful lit up display at the pier. Credit: Lorne Spicer

Walton Pier set to complete final stages of relaunch

An example of Mr Smith's work.

Charity art exhibition launched for Ukraine and Afghanistan refugees

FAST JET: The stylish and suave MiG-15

'Well worth a watch' - Fast-flying jets added to Clacton Airshow line-up

Channel 5 on the hunt for Essex Eggheads ahead of new series - how to apply. Photo: 12 Yard

Channel 5 on the hunt for Essex Eggheads ahead of new series - how to apply

ITV TOWIE star Lauren Goodger shares heartbreaking tribute after death of baby daughter. (PA)

Lauren Goodger shares heartbreaking tribute after death of baby daughter

Wyvernwood is coming to Alresford this Friday

All you need to know about the newest adventure park opening in Essex this week

Ghosts of the Titanic to be staged at Frinton Summer Theatre

Ghosts of the Titanic to be staged at Frinton Summer Theatre