The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex has been awarded an MBE for services to policing and community safety in the New Year Honours list.

To help Essex residents stay one step ahead, we've rounded up all the UK bank holidays scheduled for the year ahead.

See the full list of 33 River Island stores set to close before the end of January 2026 as part of a restructuring plan.

People and businesses across Essex will see a 5G network from O2, including in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and more.

See the full list of 12 Poundland stores in the UK set to shut for good in January 2026 amid a growing number of closures.

Several streets in Essex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in December.

The European Court of Human Rights has demanded answers in relation to state responsibilities for victims of trafficking.

Researchers claim to have re-discovered forgotten meanings contained within historic architecture, including at Westminster ...

A spokesperson for the charity said on Monday: “The decision to close Primrose Hill on New Year’s Eve was not taken lightly.

Russian drones have blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa in an overnight ...

The 0.2 increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap amounts to an average overall bill of £1,758 a year, up from the current £1,755.

The BBC has confirmed the full line-up for The Traitors 2026 as the popular BBC show filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands returns.