UK Power Networks is carrying out works on Canvey's Long Road, with temporary traffic lights in place. This is causing "severe congestion in the area", according to Essex County Council traffic alerts ...

DRIVERS are experiencing "severe" congestion around a major south Essex road as roadworks continue today. UK Power Networks ...

A SWIMMING pool is set to shut for a three-week "essential" refurbishment. Waterside Farm Leisure Centre's pool is closing ...

A prolific Basildon shoplifter has admitted breaching a countywide ban by entering BP garages to commit more thefts. Jon Lee, ...

From passengers travelling without a train ticket to drivers running red lights, these south Essex residents and visitors have been sentenced ...

Firefighters have rushed to an incident this morning (January 26) in an Essex town to a basement that is flooded. Crews are ...

FOUR men have been charged in connection with a spate of burglaries and vehicle thefts across parts of south Essex after police raided a ...

Saffron Walden Town 1-1 Great Wakering Rovers Harold Wood Athletic 2-2 Hashtag United Development Catholic United Reserves ...

We asked Echo readers to shout out their favourite bars, cafes, and restaurants which deserve some extra support this month ...

RADIO legend Su Harrison is set to return to south Essex's airwaves with a new weekday show on Radio Southend. The veteran broadcaster, best known for presenting Radio Essex's breakfast show ...

Firefighters were called to a home in Benfleet, Essex, at about 14:00 GMT after a "significant fire" broke out on the ground floor. A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the ...