The best and worst schools in Essex have been announced. The annual Real Schools Guide, compiled by Reach's data unit, finds out how good secondary schools are in the country by looking at a number of ...

A difficult meeting around devolution and plans to cancel elections in May descended into accusations of 'criminal' behaviour against Essex County Council's only Reform UK councillor. Reform's Jaymey ...

Tucked away on the edge of Essex you'll find a neighbourhood where a herd of wild deer roam free. Residents of Harold Hill, nestled between Romford and Brentwood, are regularly greeted by deer ...

As we prepare ourselves for the mania that is Eurovision, let’s get inspiration from Essex born Sam Ryder, 2022’s runner up with his original song, Space Man. The Maldon artist gave the UK its best ...

Jamie Oliver, the celebrity chef known for his TV appearances, cookbooks, and podcasts, has been enjoying a low-key existence away from the public eye. Despite his high-profile career, Jamie, aged 50, ...

A pub in Canvey is being closed down temporarily while a refurbishment is underway. The Haystack pub is set to close while renovations take place. Residents had been concerned that the pub was facing ...

Reality star Thomas Skinner has swapped The Apprentice boardroom for the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as he joined the BBC One competition. Alongside the likes of YouTuber George Clarke, EastEnders ...

A former Essex Police officer has been jailed for four and a half years after admitting a series of online child sexual offences. PC Mark Ling, 38, from Ipswich, has pleaded guilty to eight counts of ...

With an estimated net worth of $50 million (£37 million), Rupert Grint made a fortune at a young age from his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise. Nonetheless, the former child star has ...

Traffic bosses have produced an £81m plan to try and solve rush-hour chaos at one of Essex's busiest roundabouts. Thousands of vehicles use the Army and Navy roundabout in Chelmsford but motorists ...

Believe it or not, it's been well over a decade since Educating Essex first appeared on TV screens. The popular Channel 4 show provided a fly-on-the-wall look into the everyday lives of staff and ...

Work has begun to build a huge new gym and spa in an Essex town - which plans to open by the end of the year. David Lloyd Clubs has announced construction has started at the "highly anticipated" David ...