A traveller encampment has pitched up on the car park of a popular leisure centre. The group are believed to have settled in at Rayleigh Leisure Centre on Priory Chase, Rayleigh, yesterday afternoon.

"Rayleigh Leisure Centre is the only place children and people can play in the area. We are trying to inspire the next generation of football players." Danielle Belton, leader of the Conservative ...

Fitness enthusiasts in Rochford can now enjoy state-of-the-art gym facilities at two south Essex leisure centres. Brand-new gym equipment has been unveiled at Rayleigh and Clements Hall Leisure ...