Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson visits Southend and ‘instantly regrets it’
Sam Thompson admits he has never been on a caravan holiday, but has visited one UK seaside town that welcomes six million tourists a year
16 and 17-year-olds to be given right to vote at next general election in major shake-up
The move confirmed today (July 17) will deliver on Labour's election manifesto pledge to reduce the voting age at general elections - adding over a million people to the electorate
Road to close for a month as works begin on Essex railway station upgrade
The work will be to reinstall part of the platform that was removed three years ago over safety concerns
'Run down' part of historic Southend hotel to be turned into flats
The listed hoel is due to become flats once plans are agreed next week
Man arrested for 'shouting racist abuse' and damaging The Bell Hotel in Epping days after protest held
The incident follows a man being charged with sexual assault and a subsequent protest at the hotel
Canvey lake facing new 'environmental disaster' from toxic algae
Over the last three years fish and other wildlife have died at the lake due to toxic blue-green algae
Small supermarket can't sell alcohol 24 hours a day after 'significant concerns' raised
Meeting hears various concerns were raised about the potential negative impact on the community
Fake doctor 'wounded' children by doing 'unlawful' circumcisions
He told parents he was a doctor and carried out non-therapeutic circumcisions on babies and young boys that were 'inherently unsafe'
TV patisserie chef opens new disco bar in Essex
Denise Van Outen will be DJing there this weekend, too!
The tasty restaurant loved by TV chef Jamie Oliver named among Britain's best
It's been very well-recommended
Essex play area gets huge makeover with new equipment and 'improved safety'
It has opened just in time for the summer holidays
Woman lucky to be alive after near miss crash in Essex village
The car damaged four others and went into a house, missing a woman jogging along the road
Pub less than an hour's drive from Chelmsford hosts Roman dig with 2,400 visitors
The four-day excavation was opened to the public as part of the redevelopment of the Rose & Crown pub in St Albans and was visited by 2,400 people
Primark's £20 'boho chic' maxi skirt perfect for summer that shoppers 'love'
It is perfect for any summer outing
New Look shoppers love 'flattering' £13 top in 10 colours 'so much' they have several
'So comfy, can be worn dressed up or down, and literally goes with anything'
Chelmsford toy store hosting huge Beyblade competition
Winners can go on to compete in Tokyo this October
Plans to turn former Essex M&S store into huge new indoor market
The venue would also have big screens to show football matches and a stage for live music
Summer snake warning as RSPCA says Essex is 'incident hotspot'
It comes after a large python was dumped in the county
Essex man, 76, dies after crash in Colchester
His family are being supported
Amess family ‘deeply hurt’ after Home Secretary letter following Prevent review
Sir David Amess was tragically stabbed in October 2021 and sadly passed away
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