Southend man Patrick O’Keefe charged after allegedly brandishing an imitation handgun in Warrior Square and facing racially aggravated harassment charges.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.

The Pope has announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung, in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. Leo, 71, said the nodule was ...

More than a year of roadworks at Gallows Corner have been captured in drone photos tracking one of the south east's ...

Passengers are urged to check before they travel as a south Essex rail operator carries out major engineering works today.

Members of Rochford District Litter Picks spent Monday morning clearing rubbish across Hawkwell, Hockley and Rochford. The main team gathered at the village shop on Main Road, Hawkwell, before ...

Workers in Southend have turned a workplace dress down day into practical support for people in need. Staff at Olympus KeyMed collected food to help restock shelves at St Vincent’s Centre. Employees ...

SOUTHEND United suffered a trio of setbacks during Saturday's 2-1 win at Boston United.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park has said the tiger who attacked a man who entered the enclosure is “safe and well” and will not be euthanised following the incident. Emergency services were contacted shortly ...

Little Theatre Company will bring Come From Away to the Palace Theatre from November 4 to 7. The hit show tells the true story of how a small Canadian community welcomed almost 7,000 stranded ...

Five-bedroom luxury home in Grays, Essex, on the market for £1.8m, featuring a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, landscaped garden and three floors of luxury living.

A picturesque Essex village known for its historic charm, stunning countryside and links to one of Britain's most famous artists has been named among the best hidden gems in the country.