The fiancé of a woman who went missing in Brightlingsea has pleaded for help as it approaches eight months after she disappeared. Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, 31, who was staying in Southend, vanished ...

Discover Kenwood House and Gardens, an English Heritage gem with art, historic rooms, parkland and free pre-booked entry for families.

A beloved LGBTQ+ venue is set to be remembered with a special reunion night almost 500 days after its closure in Southend ...

Southend and District Reform Synagogue on London Road, Westcliff, has marked an incredible milestone after celebrating its 80th anniversary ...

Canvey Wick nature reserve in south Essex launches a three-year project by RSPB, The Land Trust and Buglife to protect the rare Shrill Carder Bee in England ...

Fundraisers from the Leigh branch of the Royal British Legion have launched their annual Poppy Appeal after a successful collection last year ...

A stroke survivor from south Essex has backed a national recovery campaign after having to learn to sit up, stand and walk again ...

A historic Leigh boating club faces an uncertain future as a major regeneration scheme forces it to relocate. Belton Way Small Craft Club has been based in Old Leigh since 1976, with roots dating back ...

Fresh controversy has erupted over the future of Southchurch Library following the end of a public consultation on its future.

Plans for a new 910-home neighbourhood in Southend Road, Billericay and Gypsy and Traveller pitches were submitted by Obsidian Homes ...

Plans for a controversial 300-home green belt development on Brays Lane in Rochford remain under scrutiny after a public inquiry heard ...