Fire crews have responded to a fire involving a manure heap in Maldon after residents reported seeing large plumes of smoke.

A major Essex route has been closed after police responded to reports of a man's welfare. The QE2 Bridge, part of the M25 at the Dartford Crossing, was shut to traffic this evening, causing severe ...

Dartford Crossing has been closed by police during rush hour Emergency services have responded to concerns for a mans welfare Severe delays and miles of congestion ...

Essex Police have issued an update after they closed the QE2 Bridge following concerns for a mans welfare. Traffic on Dartford Crossing was held.

Leader of Essex County Council, Peter Harris, has unveiled his new 10-man cabinet after Reform UK took control of the council from the Conservatives.

A midwives' union has said the south Essex NHS trust "failed in their duty" as more than 100 maternity staff are taking legal ...

Basildon Council has taken decisive enforcement action against two separate tenants following repeated and serious incidents.

Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension claimants could see payments arrive early due to the spring 2026 Bank Holiday, the DWP has confirmed.

Four gardens across Roydon, Ardleigh, Waltham Abbey and Wakes Colne are opening for visitors this month under the National ...

Brits and other holidaymakers are being warned about more than six hours at airports in Portugal due to the EU's new ...

Murat Kodalakoglu, 23, from Chelmsford, and a man from Tottenham have been accused of burglary at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during a Beyonce concert.

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Basildon restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have ...