Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme.

Some fan-favourite pubs in Southend, Rayleigh, Benfleet and more places have reopened this year, including the Blue Boar, The ...

RESIDENTS of a Canvey over-50s community have become embroiled in years of disputes over promised facilities, security, ...

A major housing project in Basildon has been shortlisted for a national award recognising excellence in public sector property development ...

A volunteer litter-picking group in south Essex has revealed the huge impact its members are having on keeping the area clean ...

A major rebuild of St Clere’s School and plans for four new flats are among the planning applications validated by Thurrock Council this week ...

MASS hysteria in Halstead, children poisoned by chocolate bars in Colchester, wedding guests collapsed in a heap...food ...

Thousands of people across Essex who have missed cervical screening appointments could soon be offered the chance to take a test at home ...

Rochford Council have served a stop notice to a group who have set up an illegal encampment on Green Belt land near Lower ...

Searches are continuing for thousands missing amid the devastating flash flood in Nepal which has left more than 700 people ...

Tonight's National Lottery Lotto winning numbers for Saturday August 29, 2026, have been drawn. Tonight’s National Lottery ...

A care home in Wickford has celebrated its fourth anniversary with a week of special events bringing together residents, families and staff ...