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 ...

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 is brimming with towns and villages that have enjoyed their moments in the spotlight. UK celebrities have graced places like Chelmsford, Chigwell and beyond, but one tiny Essex village gained ...

A young woman from Essex has sworn not to use lip fillers after her first experience left her with a swollen and bruised lip for two weeks. Faye Gould, 27, decided to try lip fillers for the first ...

A prison officer has been suspended after a man was wrongfully released from HMP Chelmsford. The officer, who has not been named, has been taken off duties to discharge prisoners while an ...

One part of Essex has been found to be more deprived than anywhere else in the county - and it's not Jaywick. It comes despite many people regarding the coastal area, near Clacton, as being Essex's ...

A major road in Southend was blocked for four hours after a police car overturned. Drivers were caught in severe delays on the A127 as the road was blocked. Drivers were facing delays in both ...

A builder from Essex who was stuck at home after getting a puncture has had his luck turn around – winning a £30,000 classic BMW in an online competition. Jamie Saunders, from Brentwood, won a BMW E46 ...

Choosing the right secondary school for your child can be overwhelming, and with so many options and factors to consider, the decision becomes trickier. However, The Department for Education has ...

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 ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning about a nasty bug causing two unpleasant symptoms and shared NHS advice on how to prevent its spread. In a post on X, formerly known as ...

A mum has confronted the "evil" men who killed her son in broad daylight as he walked his dog through the streets of Great Baddow. Zack O'Keefe, Harrison Carpenter and Joseph Dawe couldn't look at the ...