RESIDENTS reported hearing a "loud bang" in the early hours today before firefighters flooded a road in Basildon town centre ...

The Labour leader said First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney had not raised the issue with him during their recent talks.

THE RSPCA are appealing for information after the body of a baby horse was found dumped in a ditch at Bowers Gifford nature.

Essex-born celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver has applied for permission to turn a former stable block at his family home into a pop-up bakery.

The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes.

Subway workers who feel “devalued and ignored” have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay and working conditions, a union has said.

THE derelict site of a former cinema has hit the market for a whopping £2.25million before it is transformed into 27 plush flats and new shops ...

CONSERVATIONISTS have reported Southend Council to an ombudsman over accusations it failed to take action on HMOs ...

THE much-anticipated opening of a beloved Chalkwell wine bar’s second location in Rayleigh on Saturday with the warm reception the owners ...

A new café opening in Basildon town centre will offer residents “a slice of London’s food-history” according to its passionate manager ...

The Telescope Property Group is seeking outline planning permission for the homes on land adjacent to Lampits Hill and Gable Hall School, Corringham. If approved, the 27-acre Northlands View ...