I tried breakfast at south Essex café and I was impressed with this one thing
I tried an English Breakfast at Dream Cafe & Restaurant on Southernhay, Basildon
Tiny hidden gem cafe lit by fairy lights serves fresh breakfast
The Little Book Cafe offers delicious breakfasts and homemade cakes with second-hand books to peruse.
Three employed cleaners stole thousands of pounds worth of goods from Ryanair
Robert Vernica, 34, Maciej Dworzynski, 34, and Tomasz Chilinski, 42, appeared before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
What it is like to travel in a police car on blue lights responding to a 999 call
Braintree and Uttlesford Sergeant Harvey Hillson talks through the force's intensive blue light training course.
20-year-old behind 'affordable' Essex nail business is finalist at major awards
Alina McCulloch, 20, from Great Bentley, has been shortlisted in the HBA Rising Star of the Year category.
Serial burglar jailed after series of shop thefts in Essex, police recover cash
A prolific burglar who targeted businesses in Saffron Walden has been jailed following a detailed police investigation.
Essex family to appear on hit BBC TV show
A family from Southend in Essex is hoping to swap life in the busy city for the countryside when they appear on the BBC One show Escape to the Country.
Why you should visit picturesque Essex village named among UK's poshest
The picturesque Essex village of Stock has been named one of the 'poshest' in Britain, and here are some reasons why people should visit the area.
A12 Colchester-bound blocked due to 'obstruction' on road causing severe delays
A12 Colchester-bound road has been blocked due to an 'obstruction'.
King's birthday flypast to be visible over Essex
Residents across Essex will be able to witness a military aircraft formation during the King's Birthday Flypast in June.
5 of the best garden centres in Essex this spring
Here are five of the best garden centres to visit in Essex this spring including Perrywood, Popular Nurseries and Summerhill Garden Centre.
‘She loves challenging herself’ - Southend girl gets top 1% score in Mensa test
An 11-year-old girl from Southend scored in the top 1% of the British Mensa IQ test and gained membership of the elite club.
What are local policing teams and what incidents do they attend the most?
Local Policing Teams (LPTs) are usually the first faces victims, witnesses and bystanders will see at any incident.
'Hidden gem' Essex restaurant with 'top afternoon tea' and 'cakes as good as Harrods'
Mad Dogs and Englishmen is an afternoon tea restaurant and cocktail lounge found in Leigh that is well worth a visit.
The 'tranquil' waterfall walk in 'gorgeous place' in Essex that is perfect for spring
Essex is home to many great walking routes, and this one you can enjoy 'tranquil' scenery and a waterfall.
Ex-teacher fined and disqualified after two drugs found in his blood
On November 9 last year Olasunkanmi Animashaun was involved in a road traffic accident in Main Road, Alresford while driving a white Ford Kuga.
Pictured: 10 criminals jailed across Essex for drugs offences so far this year
10 men have been put behind bars across Essex for drugs offences since January 2026.
5 of the best beauty spots across Essex to enjoy the rare early bluebell season
Bluebell season has started early, with woodlands already erupting into seas of violet-blues. Here are five nature reserves where you can enjoy the season.
Part of A12 reportedly closed and causing traffic delays
A section of the A12 is currently closed affecting commuters in Essex.
'Missed opportunities' in care of amputee who died at Basildon Hospital
Opportunities were "missed" in the care of an amputee from Southend who died from sepsis at Basildon Hospital, a coroner has said.
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