Funding opportunity now open to 'build safer communities' across Essex
The Essex Community Foundation (ECF) is inviting charities and voluntary groups to apply for community safety grants from the High Sheriff's Fund.
Essex Big Brother star breaks silence on exit and reveals why he was kicked out
Essex parish councillor George Gilbert has opened up on his experience in Big Brother and the comments that got him removed from the ITV show.
This Essex train station has been named among the top 20 in Britain
The Rail Delivery Group is hosting its annual World Cup of Stations competition, and this spot in Essex has made the finals.
Essex man who planned to rape and murder Holly Willoughby set to appeal
A SECURITY guard who was jailed over a plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is set to have his appeal bid heard later this month.
Charity which helps vulnerable children partnering with blockbuster film
Charity Barnardo’s is partnering with Wicked: For Good which stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, and Jeff Goldblum.
Six of the most haunted locations in Essex that bizarrely still see visitors
Lurking within these historic buildings in Essex are countless tales of paranormal activity that have terrified visitors for centuries.
Listed: Best Halloween events in Essex this year that you shouldn't miss
From family-friendly pumpkin patches to spine-chilling scare experiences, this list offers something for every level of Halloween enthusiasm.
The picturesque Essex town where house prices have increased 10% in last year
The average UK home has soared by £8,000 in a year, and in this Essex town, the average house prices have risen by more than £38,000.
Scenic Essex town that is a hotspot for film locations from Batman to Paddington
Did you know Essex has been the location for several big film shoots? From Batman to Indiana Jones, Hollywood has been in the county several times.
6 Best pumpkin patches to visit this Halloween season in Essex
From sprawling maize mazes to pick-your-own patches, the county offers several excellent destinations for a memorable day out.
5 great pumpkin patches to visit in Essex (with one ranked among best in the UK)
If you are looking for somewhere to go pumpkin picking in Essex, this spot may be the one for you, having been named among the UK's best.
'Bright and bouncy' pup among 5 pooches at Dogs Trust in Essex looking for homes
There are a number of adorable pooches at the Dogs Trust centre in Essex are looking for their new home - can you help any?
Man convicted of assisting Essex city bar murder and preventing decent burial
A man has been found guilty of assisting the murder of a man in an Essex city bar and preventing a decent burial of the body.
Everything you need to know about Greater Anglia as it is nationalised
Greater Anglia’s trainlines will be transferred to public ownership this weekend, joining half of the UK's rail operators in nationalisation.
Escape to the Chateau's Dick Strawbridge speaks out about show return
Escape to the Chateau's Dick Strawbridge has revealed whether they would ever be open to returning to the Channel 4 show.
Airport plans for Essex welcomed as bosses back expansion
In June, the airport applied for airfield works to enable eight million more people to take off and land there.
Quiet village with a dark secret: England's 'most haunted house' is in Essex
The sleepy village of Borley in Essex harbours a dark secret that has fascinated paranormal enthusiasts for generations.
Essex mental health services support thousands of extra callers
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) handled 2,500 extra mental health calls over the past year.
'Disgusting' Essex paedophile jailed after victims break decades long silence
Michael Toms was convicted at Chelmsford Crown Court of one count of rape, six counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child.
Essex Indian restaurant named best takeaway in the UK and you can't miss it
Kaani Kaana, located on Duke Street, has earned national acclaim for revolutionising the Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway experience
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