This Is Total Essex

Some learners can expect to wait six months to sit their driving test

The town may be rundown in places - but residents think there's plenty of things to love about it

Two cars and a lorry were involved in the collision

Toxic algae and dead fish have been spotted at the lake in recent years

The new road will tackle congestion at the Dartford Crossing

She continued to drive and didn't call emergency services

Young councillor wins over 554 voters at polls and says he 'will work hard every day'

There have been reports of 'inappropriate' use of local drains to deal with waste and sewage

YouTuber Nathan Emmings managed to score himself an easyJet flight to Alicante for an incredible £17 from what he describes as "the UK's best airport", although, as he explains, there was a catch

Service has been shut since November after its lead doctor was removed amid drug allegations

He has been banned from keeping animals for life

Call 999 immediately if you see her

The school has vowed to make improvements

The event is taking place this Sunday

Councillors are recommended to give various developers the green light for the works

Police are appealing for information

Police have shared information about a car he might be using

The lorry overturned as a result of the crash

The site has vast and interesting history dating back almost 1,000 years

Locals were concenred that it will 'become a glorified pub attracting the wrong type of people'