An appeal has been lodged after councillors refused plans for up to 49 new homes in Billericay. The proposals would see homes built at Magdalen Lodge, off Potash Road, alongside a new access road ...

The final stage of a long running 725-home scheme in Basildon has been given the green light, Westley Green housing development in Nethermayne ...

A former Great Britain athlete who has raised millions to support people with motor neurone disease has received a prestigious honour ...

Budding writers and young illustrators can join free creative sessions in Southend this month. Southend Libraries is hosting author Ola Awonubi at The Forum from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday, October ...

A Leigh teen has delivered an open letter to Downing Street as she fights to secure NHS treatment for her rare condition ...

A new crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales has been launched in Southend amid concerns about underage sales and counterfeit products ...

Rochford Council officers back plans for 87 Rayleigh homes on green belt land, including 50 affordable housing, public space and an upgraded bridleway ...

The Food Warehouse opens in Basildon after 166 shoppers queued from 2am, creating 20 jobs and launching deals at St Hilary Retail Park until October 20 ...

Shared Space and HARP charity shops in Southend were targeted in break-ins, with cash and stock stolen, doors smashed and ...

Churchill’s Fish & Chips will open a 60-seat restaurant and takeaway in Thorpe Bay, Southend, on November 9, bringing 100 years of family tradition ...

Plans submitted to Thurrock Council could turn a vacant former butcher’s shop in Corringham into offices and a timber door workshop.

Southend grammar school offers have been withdrawn after investigations found the applicants did not live in Southend.