Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why ...

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 ...

People were reportedly 'evacuated' from a major Essex railway station following an incident on Wednesday (October 29). Emergency services were called to Chelmsford railway station on Duke Street at ...

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 ...

Drivers are being urged to follow a diversion route due to a 'serious collision' on the M25. The major road is closed clockwise between Waltham Cross (J25) and Waltham Abbey (J26). Emergency services ...

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.

Residents have shared their views on a major regeneration of Basildon town centre, with one local welcoming the plans, saying the town centre felt stuck in the past. Basildon Borough Council is set to ...

Thousands of children are homeless and living in temporary accommodation in Essex, according to "shameful" data. Thurrock is the county's hotspot, with 1,000 children living in temporary housing. The ...

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, ...

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 ...

Essex has plenty of well-known bigger towns and cities, with Chelmsford and Saffron Walden named among some of the best places to live in the East of England. These are bustling places with great ...