The proposed merger between South-East Essex College and Thurrock and Basildon College is set to go ahead after approval has been granted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The merger of the two colleges will take place on the 1st of January 2010, and the new combined college will be known as “South [...]

“Unseen 1963″ is an exhibition showcasing a collection of Black and White photos taken at Southend and Romford Odeon cinemas back in their heyday of theatre shows. Image © Derek Cross Artists include The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, The Kinks and many more. Image © Derek Cross “Unseen 1963″ starts on Saturday [...]