Expectant mothers in Essex are now able to bypass their GP to get quicker first midwife appointments. The new online self-referral system, introduced by NHS England, aims to deliver "all-important" ...

A fire damaged property is among one of the cheapest properties currently listed on Zoopla in the Southend area. Located in Milton Close, Southend, the property has suffered fire damage and now ...

A MAN caught with a machete on Westcliff seafront has been handed a suspended sentence.

Nestled in the heart of Promenade Park, Maldon Splash Park is a popular family destination offering interactive and accessible water play features. Surrounded by trees for natural shade and with ...

A 94-year-old artist has been reunited with his beloved wife at a care home in Benfleet. Frank Arthur Reynolds joined Godden Lodge Care Home, part of HC-One, to be with his wife who is already a ...

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