STAFF at a historic cafe and antiques centre near Colchester say the site could be haunted. The Shoulder of Mutton is an old pub with 18 antique dealers, a tearoom and cafe, and a wide range of ...

Rightmove has revealed the happiest places to live in various regions across the country, with one spot in Essex being among the best.

Discover how a single act of kindness inspired Nigel Richardson, the founder of Secret Hamper, to create a wave of festive generosity. From touching the hearts of local entrepreneurs to thousands of ...

Service throughout was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which added to the feeling that Tymperley’s hasn’t just reopened—it’s ...

Manchester United have an Africa Cup of Nations problem and Viktor Gyokeres’ lack of goals is in the spotlight.

Ground has been broken at the site of a new special school in Rayleigh, as work official begins at the site with hopes to be open by ...

Rounding off the weekend, seaside explorers can join The Big Rock Pool Challenge BioBlitz Battle at Shoebury East Beach on Sunday, December 14, from 11am to 1.30pm. The event invites participants to ...

Work has begun on a project to build a new community diagnostic centre in Pitsea, marking a major milestone. Councillors, the MP and community representatives gathered for a ground-breaking ceremony ...

A Christmas event for families fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw 250 attendees gather for an evening of food, music and celebration.

The young filmmakers, all students at the Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA) in Wickford, showcased 11 original films at the PQA Southern Regional Film Festival, held at Cineworld at The O2. Aged between ...

AS the beloved Kursaal has been added to the council's new "Dirty Dozen" list, we've decided to delve into our archives to show the city's famous former amusement park in its heyday.