New heat alerts are to come into force in Essex today as the county braces for its fifth heatwave of the year with ...

Dogs Trust Basildon is shining a spotlight on five dogs who are ready to meet their forever families. Each one comes with ...

Plans for 1,874 new homes across south Essex are heading to appeal after a series of disputes over major developments.

Havens hospices has secured the grant to fund the final phase of window and door replacement works at Little Havens in Thundersley.

Rosedale Court Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, has been awarded an overall "good" rating from the Care Quality Commission.

These 13 south Essex residents and visitors have been sentenced at magistrates' courts for speeding in recent weeks.

THROUGHOUT the course of the new season, a group of Southend United supporters will be having their say on the Shrimpers in the Echo.

THE summer break is traditionally a time for rest and recuperation in football.

SOUTHEND United chairman Justin Rees shares his thoughts on a summer of change and the season ahead for the Shrimpers.

Thick smoke rising above the Thames estuary can be seen from Southend. Residents initially reported concerns as the smoke ...

A SOUTHEND pub has applied to extend the hours it can sell alcohol to enable a new delivery service it says will help to curb "drunk driving". A licensing application has been submitted to extend the ...

Blue Inc is the latest addition to The Royals Shopping Centre, in the High Street, offering shoppers a mix of everyday ...