Arriva bus drivers in Essex have gone on strike today as extreme heat has made it "uncomfortable" for them to work.

The Met Office and BBC Weather have warned of a potential risk of thunderstorms across Essex tonight after months of dry weather.

A Chelmsford Council spokesperson said: "A fire on the central reservation at Three Mile Hill by Hylands Estate yesterday. "Please don’t throw cigarettes — or litter of any ki ...

Drivers in south Essex are being warned that overnight roadworks begin at Tarpots in Benfleet today by Essex Highways.

Two passengers seriously injured when a Southern Rail train derailed at East Sussex are not deemed to be in a life-threatening condition, police have said. A major incident was declared by British ...

A woman whose mother was murdered by her father has said her confidence in the Parole Board has been undermined after its decision that he could be released was overturned at the High Court.

239 being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty, 40 with votes for more candidates than the voter was entitled to, and one for writing or a mark by which a voter could be identified.

A person has been rescued from Southend seafront after becoming trapped in the rock armour. The operation took place at East ...

THE Echo's Southend United's fan panel have their say on Saturday's clash with Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall.

The intense heat has made 2026 the first year on record to see three separate days where temperatures reached the 37C threshold, as well as the first year with four days at 36C or above, and extends ...

Barnet’s Luca Reese may not have lifted silverware this week on the manicured lawns of Wimbledon – but he still enjoyed an ...

Bromley’s Harrison Mirrington, Isabella Basson and Chandni Sethi may not have lifted silverware this week on the manicured lawns of Wimbledon ...