While the Chelsea Flower Show may have passed, this week we’re celebrating its plant of the Year 2023 – Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’.

Closures scheduled to take place on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend. Be aware.

Attention turns to Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon after British number one Jack Draper was beaten on Thursday. The three remaining British players will look to book their ...

A foodbank serving some of Southend's most vulnerable residents has said it will campaign against changes to welfare payments passed by MPs ...

Liverpool’s “heartbroken” players have spoken of their pain, while Portugal held a minute’s silence ahead of their Euro 2025 match with Spain ...

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a talented singer and former X Factor contestant who tragically passed away at the age of 42.

Legendary landlady at a popular Southend seafront pub has retired today, stepping down after 42 years and leaving with fond memories ...

Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a standout performer in Quentin ...

A PLAN to build eight new homes in Stanford-le-Hope has the backing of planners despite objections from residents and councillors ...

Residents have been warned to stay away from Canvey Lake due to high levels of Blue Green Algae being detected in the water.

St. Luke’s Hospice was recognised at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards, clinching the Innovation in End of Life Social Care Award. The national award was given for the hospice’s Clinical ...

Thousands of tourists, hotel workers and residents have been evacuated from the Ierapetra area on Crete’s southern coast.