A garage conversion and new porch have been approved for a home in Laindon. Basildon Council granted permission for the Tyler Avenue property, where the garage will become a habitable room without ...

Boy taken to Colchester Hospital after being hit by a car on Bergholt Road. Road closed temporarily as ambulance crews attended the crash in Essex.

The Punch Bowl in Paglesham has been named Essex’s best restaurant by OpenTable diners, earning top spot with a 4.8-star rating and two AA Rosettes.

M25 crash causes major delays clockwise between Junction 30 and 31 near Lakeside and Purfleet, with traffic held and queues building. Drivers warned of delays.

The Rose Bay Seafront Hotel opens in Thorpe Bay, replacing empty Premier Inn site with 43 rooms, Thames Estuary views and plans for further investment.

Manchester City’s defeat by Nottingham Forest on Saturday means they go into the international break with a top-flight record not seen in more than a century. City won their first seven Premier League ...

Panic Attack provided Dan Skelton with his first Paddy Power Gold Cup success 12 months ago and the champion trainer has a couple of major contenders for this year’s renewal in Madara and Blueking ...

Crash partially blocks Fourth Avenue near Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, causing delays in both directions. Drivers advised to allow extra time.

Donald McCain says no horse held a more special place in his heart than Ballabriggs after announcing the death of his 2011 Grand National hero at the age of 25.

Essex fog warning as Met Office alert issued for Saffron Walden from November 9, with reduced visibility and travel disruption expected until November 10.

Russell Brand’s father calls him a “victim” after the comedian’s 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault; police probe two allegations.

Stephen Robinson has been sacked as Aberdeen manager. The former Northern Ireland international has lost his job following eight months in the post and a 4-0 home defeat by Hibernian on Saturday left ...