A map of the proposed three unitaries in Greater Essex (Image: Essex County Council) Two other unitary authorities would be formed - South Essex, covering Southend, Rochford, Castle Point, Basildon, ...

The letters will confirm whether each property will continue using sack collections or switch to wheelie bins.

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson admits he has never been on a caravan holiday, but has visited one UK seaside town ...

Staff at a seafront restaurant are reeling after a bold-faced dine and dash that saw an £85 bill for seafood and booze left unpaid ...

Controversial plans to reform local government by condensing councils across Essex into three "mega councils" have been ...

A large grass fire at an airstrip has been extinguished by firefighters. Essex Fire Service was called to the site at Barling ...

"Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea and Shoeburyness are gaining in popularity with ex-Londoners, due to their charm, character ...

A grant of £1.4m to demolish the building and construct a new one was secured by EGBC from the Department of Culture, Media ...

Thurrock Council will put forward its own local government reorganisation business case, after concluding that the two other ...

Nahki Wells opened his account at new club Luton Town after hitting the target in their 4-1 win over Colchester United in a ...

Nine east London gang members who participated in a 'savage' armed clash in Southend had previous similar convictions, yet remained at large.

Pilots requested a ‘continuous descent into Gatwick Airport’ and ‘sterile runway’ to deliver its 190 passengers and crew safely at 3.30pm. Officials had to then inspect the runway before it could be ...