Southend Council is forecasting an £11.96 million overspend as the rising cost of caring for vulnerable children continues to put pressure on its finances ...

The Duchess of Sussex will join the Duke of Sussex in Brussels for an event about online child safety, but will no longer deliver a speech because she is “not strong enough” following her father’s ...

A free Gruffalo Granny storytime is coming to Canvey, with a book reading and activities planned. The event will take place at Canvey Library from 3pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, November 14. There are 20 ...

The family and friends of Basildon D-Day hero Don Sheppard have urged a campaign to build a new war memorial in the town centre not to be political ...

A rare Big Brother and Friday Night Project neon chair goes on display at Interior Modern in Leigh, raising money for Gold Geese from November 20 to 22 ...

Railway volunteers in south Essex have been celebrated for their work improving stations and making them more welcoming for passengers ...

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick speaks after his side's 4-4 Premier League draw with Aston Villa. Reports suggest the club intend to replace the former midfielder fol ...

Broadcaster and singer Cerys Matthews and DJ Carl Cox are also set to receive honours at the Windsor Castle ceremony.

Drug addict Matthew Cook appeared at Southend Crown Court over thefts from BP, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Home Bargains stores across Basildon and Wickford.

Adventure Island boss has accused Southend Council of planning to take a “wrecking ball” to the £1.95million Three Shells Lagoon.

Millions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9 increase to ...

Four-year-old Jewel Oluyemi was playing with a tricycle on the balcony of a 16th floor flat in Barking before she fell to her death, an inquest heard.