This Is Total Essex

Once a packed holiday resort on the Essex coast, there's now no trace that Butlin's was ever in the town

The site has stood empty for over a decade

New figures show the total has more than halved over the last three years

Councillors and residents welcome investment and ongoing regeneration in the town

Essex-born spoken word poet Sonny Green is favourite to win the final of ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2026

CAMRA has compiled a list of pubs that have closed so far this year

Police believe this may be connected to other attempted burglaries in the area

Known as the 'distributor of sweets' at council meetings, fellow councillors called her a 'champion of her patch'

The pub was demolished over 11 years ago

This is the fourth big win for the area in about 2 years

Delays could last for several hours

A slip road has been closed

It's a market town full of independent shops, historic buildings and a pretty River Stort towpath to wander — and Expedia has just named it the top summer destination for 2026

Essex Police said she may have travelled into London

A van was entirely engulfed in flames when firefighters reached the scene

Nigel Farage has claimed the leak of a gift he received was uncovered by a 'Russian hack' of his private account

Some of Essex's family-friendly attractions will be cutting ticket costs this summer

The walk takes in amazing views of Essex countryside - and a bit of history too

It's one of Essex's best hidden gems

Members are striking in opposition to a four-day working week