Planning officers have confirmed that Southend’s paused Local Plan would still require around 5,000 homes on green belt land ...

A record number of residents in Rochford have responded to a consultation on the district's future development, according to ...

Pitsea Asda worker Ben Banham told jurors at his Basildon trial he was producing explosives to store, in case he needed them ...

The president’s reluctance to condemn the Kremlin is in contrast to the Prime Minister, who expressed solidarity with Germany ...

KIERON Dyer is predicting an entertaining encounter when Southend United host Yeovil Town at Roots Hall tomorrow.

Nigel Farage is to close Reform UK’s conference as the party finds itself embroiled in a row about political donations. The ...

A string of alleged cat thefts in Pitsea and Vange in Basildon have left owners devastated, as more than 20 have been reported missing ...

Southend councillors must choose between rewriting parts of the Local Plan and meeting a key Government deadline, planning officers have warned.

Southend City Fireworks returns in 2026 with eight free Saturday displays from September 26 to November 14, including Halloween Parade and ...

A Canvey care home has been rated as "requires improvement" for the third time in a row after inspectors raised concerns about ...

Southend woman Charlene Kirwan was jailed at Southend Crown Court for stealing from the same M&S minimart 24 times.