Works underway on new mini-village of almost 200 homes on south Essex green belt
WORK is underway to build a controversial new mini-village of almost 200 homes on green belt land in Billericay
'Big kid' spreads Christmas cheer with dazzling lights for charity in south Essex
A SELF-confessed “big kid” who loves spreading Christmas cheer has unveiled a dazzling display outside his home in a bid to raise thousands of pounds
Huge south Essex supermarket becomes 'largest Tesco in UK' after major revamp
Tesco, off High Road, in Pitsea, has been fully transformed after a revamp of both the interior and exterior.
Key road in Leigh re-opens after nine months of works to prevent a cliff slip
The operation was carried out in collaboration with Natural England, a specialist ecologist, and highways contractor Marlborough Highways
Iconic former department store in Southend set to be auctioned off for £1million
The old Ravens store, in Clifftown Road, Southend, is set to be sold at auction on December 4, with Dedman Gray Auctioneers
Thug convicted of attempted murder 'seen carrying knife' near Basildon school
Essex Police were called to reports of a man seen with a weapon in Butneys, Basildon, at around 3pm on Monday afternoon.
Hundreds of cannabis plants found during drugs bust at south Essex industrial unit
When officers attended, they found 500 plants and hydroponic equipment.
Long-suffering Queensway residents 'living in limbo' over future of their homes
The £575 million Queensway scheme has been at the forefront of residents' minds ever since it was first touted almost a decade ago
Meet the Leigh film crew taking on the likes of John Lewis with new Christmas ad
Colchester Zoo released its second Christmas advert after working with a south Essex-based production company, Deadline Communications, for a second year
Opening of new £3.6m Wetherspoon in Basildon 'delayed as works yet to start'
In the summer, bosses at Wetherspoon revealed its new King of Essex pub was aiming to be open by late November 2024.
