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 ...

Clarification: A previous version of this article incorrectly said the garden centre was closed. We are happy to clarify that the garden centre remains open - it is just the restaurant that is closed.

Essex is already a relatively desirable place to live, with its links to London and adorably quaint villages. One Essex village has renters running to live there - but it no one knows how to pronounce ...

Planning officers have recommended that a plan to demolish a derelict pub in Loughton to build new homes be approved - despite strong local opposition. Councillors are set to determine plans for the ...

What makes a town dull is quite subjective. It could be a lack of shops, nightlife, or just having nothing to do there - but one Essex town has come under fire for having the least pubs per square ...

A crime ring who stole high-end cars worth a total of £1.5 million have been jailed. Three men have been sentenced to a combined total of 11 and a half years in prison with a fourth serving a ...

In its history, Essex has been the centre of mystery and legends. Superstition was rather important to our ancestors back in the day, and one little well in Essex was at the centre of a very important ...

Around 700,000 tonnes of “toxic” waste was dumped in the north Essex countryside, causing “significant” odour and “pollution risk”, a meeting has heard. The waste has been dumped at Crumps Farm, ...

Three men have been jailed after the death of a 30-year-old dog walker in Great Baddow. Zack O’Keefe was convicted of murder while Harrison Carpenter and Joseph Dawe were convicted of manslaughter and ...

A man is wanted after a five figure sum was handed over in North Weald. Essex Police now wish to speak to a man in relation to a case of fraud, after he allegedly convinced a woman to hand over a ...

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 ...

Drivers on the M25 are facing long delays after a crash with emergency services sent to the scene. The road is blocked following an incident at around 8.15am this morning (October 29). The M25 is ...