A south Essex businessman has branded it a “disgrace” after a funding bid failed, forcing a community minibus used by ...

A VIOLENT Westcliff thief who strangled a woman after stealing from her was spared jail under new sentencing guidelines.

A couple has celebrated the remarkable progress made by their twins after the babies survived a traumatic emergency birth in Basildon ...

A major new affordable housing development for older people has officially opened in Southend, providing 84 new apartments ...

Leigh fraudster Vipindas Pazhanan, who admitted forging driving licences, may have fled to India, Basildon Crown Court was ...

A personal trainer from Shoebury has completed a gruelling six-day challenge despite fearing an injury could prevent him reaching the starting line ...

The French coastguard said around 60 migrants on a small boat spent more than 33 hours at sea ‘in precarious conditions’.

A Basildon woman hopes to make history next month by becoming the first openly neurodivergent contestant crowned Miss Great Britain ...

A south Essex MP has taken part in a special commemorative parachute jump to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem ...

A Leigh man has described the chance to open his own record shop in the town where he grew up as a “golden opportunity” after years of dreaming about working with music. Sam Wood, 26, is preparing to ...

Five Basildon parks and green spaces could soon be permanently protected from development under new proposals. Basildon Council is considering a plan to safeguard Hannakins Farm, Fryerns Open Space, ...