A free Gruffalo Granny storytime is coming to Canvey, with a book reading and activities planned. The event will take place at Canvey Library from 3pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, November 14. There are 20 ...

Millions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9 increase to ...

Four-year-old Jewel Oluyemi was playing with a tricycle on the balcony of a 16th floor flat in Barking before she fell to her death, an inquest heard.

Manningtree Station pub in Essex is named the East of England’s best railway station pub, ranking 11th nationally among 46 across Great Britain.

UK petrol prices have fallen by 5p a litre, according to the AA, which says lower wholesale costs could lead to further reductions.

Plans to fell a lime tree in Billericay have been refused by Basildon Council . The application proposed section-felling the tree, identified as T1, to ground level at a property in Quilters Drive, ...

The Punch Bowl in Paglesham has been named Essex’s best restaurant by OpenTable diners, earning top spot with a 4.8-star rating and two AA Rosettes.

Basildon Council 's The Crunch event takes place from 9am to 12.30pm on Saturday, November 14, with sites in Billericay, Wickford, Basildon, Langdon Hills, Craylands and Pitsea. Residents are being ...

Three councils are joining forces to create a long-term strategy for growth across Greater Essex. Essex County Council, Southend Council and Thurrock Council are taking the first formal steps towards ...

A garage conversion and new porch have been approved for a home in Laindon. Basildon Council granted permission for the Tyler Avenue property, where the garage will become a habitable room without ...

Dense fog has led to a “high” air pollution alert being issued in London, as forecasters warn of transport delays and difficult travel conditions across much of the country. Government monitoring ...

DARCY Drewitt’s goal on the stroke of half-time was enough to earn Southend United Ladies a hard-fought 1-0 win at Wormley Rovers - despite not playing with a recognised goalkeeper.