Drivers are facing long delays across south Essex, including on the A127, as Essex and Suffolk Water works cause major disruption.

Two men injured in South Ockendon attack on Afton Drive as Essex Police seek witnesses and doorbell footage after assault on September 6 ...

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged tax cuts that the party plans to pay for with the economic growth they expect to see from rejoining the EU single market and customs union.

Two city centre car parks will be temporarily closed to the public this week. Baddow Road car park in Chelmsford will be closed all day tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23), followed by Meadows surface ...

A rescue helicopter was deployed to help a stranded boat operator near the MoD's live firing range in Foulness.

Essex residents could see the Northern Lights in autumn 2026 as Solar Cycle 25 keeps geomagnetic activity high, with ...

Lakeside Shopping Centre unveils The Santa Express, a train-themed Christmas grotto in Thurrock, running from November 27 to Christmas Eve. Book now.

A south Essex hospice is reminding the public about an upcoming open day offering a behind-the-scenes look at its new Disney-inspired garden ...

British rescue boats have been sent to collect the passengers of a migrant dinghy which has spent around 30 hours at sea. The boat, which is being shadowed by a French coastguard vessel, left the ...

Ongar Garden Centre launches its Christmas department on October 3 and 4, with festive family fun, discounts, decorations, gifts and ...

Holidaymakers helped push Air Passenger Duty to a record high, with HMRC collecting £2bn in the first five months of 2026/27.