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 ...

Transport for London (TfL) may reconsider the continued rollout of the discounted 60+ Oyster card after new figures revealed it has cost the authority £206 million in the last three years. New ...

Plans have been revealed for almost 400 “high-quality” homes, a nursery and a new park in Basildon. Developer Vistry is holding a consultation on its proposals for land off Mandeville Way in Laindon.

The 2025 edition of the BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival will be taking place in Chelmsford's Hylands Park this September. The huge event will head to the Essex city for three days between September 5 ...

Plans for a development of up 750 homes in Chelmsford have been passed. The development being jointly planned by Bellway Homes, Harrow Estates and Moulsham Hall Estates will incorporate a ...

Harlow residents and anyone who regularly hikes along the Essex countryside might be familiar with the famous Zig Zag Bridge, which crosses the River Stort close to where the two rivers meet. It’s a ...

A restaurant has been ordered to temporarily close after food hygiene inspectors found a "horrendous" rat infestation, including rodents licking a tub of honey and leaving droppings in the kitchen.

A resourceful teenager has set up his own cold sweat towel venture from his bedroom and is on track to hit £100k in revenue this year. Harrison Nott, a 15 year old from Maldon, Essex, balances his ...

An Essex school has been praised by OFSTED for being "safe and welcoming" and a "happy place for students" - and has been rated outstanding for over a decade. Glenwood School in South Benfleet is a ...

A huge block of 557 flats will be built in Southend city centre after plans were given the green light, despite major concerns over the shortage of parking. Southend’s development control committee ...

Eight female councillors have signed an open letter sent to Wickford residents, claiming a Reform MP had 'lied and covered up his past'. The letter, sent to residents in Wickford this week, claimed ...

The time has come for the best pub, restaurant, cafe and takeaway in Essex to receive their titles. Here at EssexLive, we have been running the EssexEats Awards for 2024 and the results are now in.