More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.

The Winter Lights Express will take people through woodlands in Brentwood "illuminated by winter lights" across November 6, 7 ...

Young adult suffers serious head injury after slipping on rock armour behind Adventure Island in Southend on October 17.

Families in Southend can enjoy a festive evening with the Grinch this Christmas. Grumpy’s Diner is hosting Dinner with The Grinch on December 17, from 4pm until 6pm. Children will get the chance to ...

A woman who allegedly drove a truck onto a football field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and ...

Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu, along with Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon, were up for the dance-off in Week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 ...

Pie and mash expert Norman Osland names Bert’s in Wickford among the UK’s top five after visiting 112 shops, with London favourites topping his full list.

Essex Council faces a £170m budget gap and possible job cuts as children’s social care costs rise; leader Peter Harris warns ...

Although the market town of Epping might be best known for the surrounding forest, the area itself has a lot to offer and even has a big celebrity connection. Star of The Chase, Bradley Walsh, resides ...

Few could have predicted that the girl growing up on a Basildon council estate would become one of Britain's most distinctive ...

Authorities said about 550,000 people took part in protests across France, while organisers counted about 800,000.

Therapy dogs are bringing smiles, companionship and treasured memories to residents at a care home in Westcliff ...