Halifax’s Clacton branch on Station Road closes on November 9 amid 48 UK branch closures, as the Halifax brand is rebranded as Lloyds for customers.

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A man from Halstead has been jailed for more than three years after he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy in a hotel room in Witham.

Concord Rangers' assistant manager Liam Wilson unexpectedly found himself running the line during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Tilbury.

Four former Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants in Essex will reopen under Common Table Group, creating new jobs at venues in Basildon, Southend and more.

A team of eight, including Mr Snow, South Pole explorer Preet Chandi and Dr John Shears, are now preparing to recreate ...

Presenter Owain Wyn Evans has set off on his four-nation cycling challenge in aid of Children In Need. The Welsh broadcaster is taking part in a five-day cycle ride that will take him through Scotland ...

TV presenter Ray Shah has revealed his fellow Big Brother contestant Jon Tickle has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). The pair rose to fame appearing on the fourth series of the Channel ...

Thundersley kitchen fire: an unattended cooking oil pan sparked a blaze in Benfleet, Essex. Firefighters urge residents to ...

Thousands of Lloyds Bank users are experiencing problems with online banking. More than 4,200 issues were reported on Downdetector as of 9.20am on Monday, November 9, with 72 per cent of complaints ...

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Russell Brand is due to be sentenced today after being found guilty of raping one fan and sexually assaulting three other women during his career in showbiz.