Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced rates will be cut by 20 for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, ...

Emergency services remain on West Mersea beach this morning following a major incident on the seafront last night. Police, firefighters, paramedics, coastguard crews, and the RNLI lifeboat were called ...

A key route in Chelmsford is closed for roadworks today, with a diversion in place via Chelmer Valley Road. Broomfield Road is shut between King Edward VI Grammar School (KEGS) and Corporation Road ...

Spain is set to introduce tougher smoking and vaping restrictions that could soon impact holidaymakers. A new draft law aims to expand Spain’s list of smoke-free areas, including beaches, national ...

Large emergency service presence in Mersea last night Air ambulance, ambulances and police all reportedly at the scene Residents told to ...

Donnaleigh Bailey, who plays PC Jess Heywood on Coronation Street, has revealed she is back filming for the ITV soap.

The BBC is considering locking down its iPlayer streaming service to those who are not paying the TV licence fee ...

Emergency services have restricted access to part of a popular Essex beach after a "tragic" incident on Mersea Island.

British tourists heading to Turkey are being advised to double-check their passports due to expiry dates and other entry ...

Roxwell, near Chelmsford has been crowned Essex village of the year for 2026 by the Rural Community Council of Essex.

Royal Mail users are angry after the company has made a change to its delivery notification system that "excludes" certain people.

A money-saving tip is helping Ryanair passengers avoid unwanted middle seats on flights without any additional costs. The booking trick was shared by money-saving expert Jordon Cox, also known as The ...