Detectives investigating an incident in Benfleet have secured charges against a man. Officers responded to reports of someone acting suspiciously on Thursday (November 20). Essex Police said they ...

Huge crowds have gathered in Southend for a counter-protest following rumours of a far-right protest being held in the city. No disruption from far-right groups has been seen in Essex, but huge crowds ...

The iconic British brand collapsed into administration in 2020, closing all of its stores in the UK, but is now set to open a new 10,000 square foot shop in Essex ...

Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why ...

Essex could be split into three regions as part of a huge shakeup of local government in Essex, which will see all the current councils scrapped ...

The Dartford Crossing of the River Thames combines the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and two tunnels, connecting Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. With about 160,000 crossings a day, it is one of ...

Olly Murs brought pop legend Anastacia on stage to perform at BBC Radio 2 In The Park. His set also included a shout-out to his partner Amelia, watching from home with their days-old baby Albert ...

"Something in that house wasn't good." For almost four years, Vanessa Mitchell lived amongst some of the most powerful paranormal activity ever known. She bought The Cage in St Osyth in 2004, a ...

The A130 was completely shut in Essex after a "serious" crash this afternoon (Tuesday). The incident took place on the road near Benfleet and Basildon. The Northbound carriageway remained shut this ...

As we approach the Halloween spooky season, there is one theatre in Essex which may have been visited by its own spirits. In a spine-chilling turn of events, in the lead up to Halloween, staff at the ...

In the 1970s and 1980s, Raquels nightclub in Basildon was the hotspot for Friday and Saturday night revellers. However, since its closure in 1998 and subsequent rebranding as Club Uropa, the town ...

Tucked away in a town housing estate, this fish and chip shop may seem like a rather unassuming chippy. However, the well-loved local fish and chip shop has gained national acclaim for its high ...