Thurrock Council has said collections will begin at 5am instead of the usual 6am until Friday, June 26, due to the hot ...

The UK is set to be hit by a 'pollen bomb' thanks to the high temperatures forecast for the week with the NHS releasing ...

Ebony Joseph, 30, originally from Southend, now lives on the north coast of St Lucia after making the move on April 30, 2025.

A cannabis factory worth an estimated £500,000 has been discovered in an industrial unit in Cold Norton, Chelmsford, Essex.

But now, Sir Keir has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make ...

A man who died in a suspected hit-and-run collision has been remembered as a "true grafter" and a "selfless" friend.

A major shopping centre has unveiled a new "vibrant hub" designed to support independent brands. Lakeside shopping centre has ...

Schools across Essex have announced changes to uniform policies and event schedules in response to forecasts of extreme ...

THE fire service has issued an update this morning after a row of terraced houses were damaged in a major blaze in Basildon.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called for a general election following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation announcement.

A crash involving a bus and a car has been reported in Basildon, with images emerging from the scene. The incident is believed to have taken place on Nether Mayne, although the bus has been seen ...

Southend residents are being asked to put their bins out earlier this week as temperatures soar. Waste collections will start from 6am this week due to the ongoing heatwave, as Southend Council aims ...