Banned driver Buster Digby, 19, received a suspended sentence after a dangerous Porsche chase through Basildon involving Essex Police and an NPAS helicopter.

A south Essex man has been sentenced after stealing from a shop and damaging property. Kain Newell, 23, of Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon, was caught stealing electronics, games and a drink worth £89 ...

Southend Council aims to cut backlog of around 1,800 social housing repairs to industry standards by Christmas.

A couple who have run a Hornchurch pub for 28 years are set to hand over the reins to new tenants. The Crown, in Hornchurch Road at Roneo Corner, has been listed by Stonegate Pub Partners, which is ...

Animal rights campaigners have spoken out following the fatal shooting of five pigs by police. The animals were loose on the ...

Masked thug smashes till with hammer and steals cash from Tesco Express on London Road, Leigh. Essex Police appeal for CCTV, ...

Drink and needle spiking could play bigger role in fresh licensing applications under proposed changes to Thurrock's ...

Suffolk County Council approves a study into six River Orwell crossing options near Ipswich, aiming to ease A14 congestion and improve Essex links.

An alleged £500,000 fraud against Southend Council’s adult social care service is among 85 cases currently being handled by the authority’s counter-fraud team ...

Colchester traffic faces gridlock as roadworks disrupt Southway, Maldon Road and The Crescent, with congestion also reported near Westway.

People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.