Volunteers raised thousands of pounds from a sponsored "sleep out" outside a church in Basildon. The group from Our Lady & All Saints Parish braved a cold night outdoors on Friday, raising more than ...

Upminster Windmill in Upminster is 220-years-old and underwent a refurbishment to reopen in 2023. We explore the site's history.

Essex Police are appealing for information after serious collision involving a car in Northern Approach, Colchester.

A young man from south Essex who was stabbed to death in Southampton will be honoured with a celebrity football match in his name ...

Travel giant TUI says it does not expect holidays from May 1 to be disrupted, despite warnings Europe could face jet fuel shortages this summer.

GUS Scott-Morriss continued his scoring streak for Southend United at Halifax Town on Saturday - but only after enduring an unusual journey to ...

A HAMMER-wielding thug stole a till during a daylight burglary at a hair salon. The incident took place at Classic Hair in Tilbury on Friday April 17 around 3.20pm. Police said the suspect entered the ...

Multiple arson or attempted arson attacks have been investigated on Jewish property in the area in the past month.

For many the London Marathon would represent one of life’s ultimate challenges. But then Chester Williams and wife Fliss have already dealt with their fair share of adversity. The former jockey turned ...

Aidan O’Brien has suggested Puerto Rico could now be his number one contender for the Betfred 2000 Guineas, with connections in no rush to decide whether Albert Einstein will be supplemented for the ...

DWP benefits, pensions and Child Benefit could all be paid earlier than usual next month due to two upcoming bank holidays, on May 4 and May 25.

A Southend MP has welcomed new funding aimed at improving support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. An additional £1.5 million will be provided to help improve outcomes for ...