Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why ...

Essex could be split into three regions as part of a huge shakeup of local government in Essex, which will see all the current councils scrapped ...

Fireworks weren't the only spectacle illuminating the sky on Bonfire Night. The largest, most radiant Moon of the year shone globally - and stargazers will have another chance to see it tonight. This ...

Clarification: A previous version of this article incorrectly said the garden centre was closed. We are happy to clarify that the garden centre remains open - it is just the restaurant that is closed.

A popular Essex market could be losing as many as 100 stalls after a major land deal between Google and the local council to build a new data centre at the airfield where it is based. The hugely ...

Essex is already a relatively desirable place to live, with its links to London and adorably quaint villages. One Essex village has renters running to live there - but it no one knows how to pronounce ...

Planning officers have recommended that a plan to demolish a derelict pub in Loughton to build new homes be approved - despite strong local opposition. Councillors are set to determine plans for the ...

Wetherspoons have said that they are 'disappointed' after the brand new Basildon pub, Sigered the King of Essex, was attacked by vandals. The incident occurred overnight - with the pub only opening ...

What makes a town dull is quite subjective. It could be a lack of shops, nightlife, or just having nothing to do there - but one Essex town has come under fire for having the least pubs per square ...

Residents have shared their views on a major regeneration of Basildon town centre, with one local welcoming the plans, saying the town centre felt stuck in the past. Basildon Borough Council is set to ...

Around 700,000 tonnes of “toxic” waste was dumped in the north Essex countryside, causing “significant” odour and “pollution risk”, a meeting has heard. The waste has been dumped at Crumps Farm, ...

In its history, Essex has been the centre of mystery and legends. Superstition was rather important to our ancestors back in the day, and one little well in Essex was at the centre of a very important ...