Lydia Forrester took the money and tried to conceal her involvement by transferring the money to an account opened under a fake name.

Manchester United moved within touching distance of a Champions League return and captain Bruno Fernandes edged closer to the Premier League assist record as Brentford were beaten 2-1 on Monday.

The family of a Southend Hospital nurse who died suddenly last year have shared their heartfelt thanks after a fundraiser raised more than £20,000.

Furious staff at the University of Essex were out in force to protest against the closure of the Southend campus ...

Rachael Kelly, 33, will launch Blush Hair Lounge at The Rayleigh Lanes from 12-2pm on May 2, before the salon fully opens on May 5. After working at the Goldwell Academy in London for the past three ...

A nine-year-old girl from south Essex and her dad have won gold medals at a major European martial arts competition. Antonia Sudhesh, from Basildon, secured the top spot at the European Combat ...

The closure of the University of Essex' Southend campus could be "devastating" for the city centre as local businesses worry about loss of revenue and an uncertain future. Last year the closure was ...

Plans have been submitted to bring a disused former police office in Eastwood "back to life" as a cafe and hairdressers.

An award-winning pet shop operating from a farm shop near Basildon has expanded for the second time amid growing success.

A new First Bus route in Southend is set to launch, giving direct links to Southend hospital from areas of the city ...

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