An appeal has been lodged after councillors refused plans for up to 49 new homes in Billericay. The proposals would see homes built at Magdalen Lodge, off Potash Road, alongside a new access road ...

Southend grammar school offers have been withdrawn after investigations found the applicants did not live in Southend.

Basildon town centre is preparing to come alive with festive fun as a popular Christmas celebration returns with entertainment for the whole family ...

The Food Warehouse opens in Basildon after 166 shoppers queued from 2am, creating 20 jobs and launching deals at St Hilary ...

The final stage of a long running 725-home scheme in Basildon has been given the green light, Westley Green housing development in Nethermayne ...

A former Great Britain athlete who has raised millions to support people with motor neurone disease has received a prestigious honour ...

Residents can learn essential emergency lifesaving techniques at a free community workshop in Southend. Southend Leisure & ...

A Leigh teen has delivered an open letter to Downing Street as she fights to secure NHS treatment for her rare condition ...

Essex Police seize black Vauxhall Astra in Wickford after stopping a Romford man allegedly driving without a valid licence or insurance.

Residents in Basildon are being warned they could face enforcement action if their rubbish ends up being fly-tipped after using an unlicensed waste collector ...

Plans submitted to Thurrock Council could turn a vacant former butcher’s shop in Corringham into offices and a timber door workshop.

A new crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales has been launched in Southend amid concerns about underage sales and counterfeit products ...