6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (91+ words) Police are searching for a 70-year-old woman who was last seen this morning. Jeanette Smith went missing in Harlow around 9am on Sunday, September 13. She was last seen in the area of Hamstel Road, wearing a blue coat, black leggings, and…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (181+ words) A fallen tree has completely blocked a road near an Essex landmark. The tree came down on New Street in Chelmsford city centre, within the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral. The tree landed across the road and pavement, blocking access to…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago   (321+ words) Kittens and cats across Essex are looking for loving new homes. Cats Protection is appealing for adopters across Essex to consider giving one of their feline friends a second chance. The charity has branches covering Basildon, Brentwood & District, Rayleigh, Castle…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (325+ words) Churches, schools and community groups in Southend are being encouraged to support a charity appeal aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Southend-based Harp has launched its annual Harvest Appeal and is calling on organisations across the area to…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (388+ words) Plans to convert a former council office building in south Essex into eight flats and build a bungalow in its historic grounds have been refused. The application related to 19 South Street, a Grade II-listed former house which later became Rochford…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (386+ words) BASILDON council has introduced a new social media policy in response to concerns about online "abuse". Councillors backed the policy at yesterday’s full council meeting after concerns were raised about personal attacks between members online. The policy says councillors’ social…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago   (407+ words) Dogs Trust Basildon is looking for loving homes for five dogs currently in their care. Each has their own personality and needs, but all are ready to become part of a new family. Here’s a closer look at this week’s…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (384+ words) Residents and staff at a Leigh care home wore pink to raise awareness of breast cancer and support a charity helping people affected by the disease. Beauleigh Court Care Home, part of the Sanders Senior Living Group, hosted a special…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (211+ words) Train services will be suspended on part of the c2c network this weekend. The disruption, due to engineering works, will affect the route between Barking and Pitsea via Rainham on Sunday, September 13. No trains will run on the line that day,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (157+ words) Gemma Collins has announced a surprising change to her name. The former The Only Way is Essex star has joined Aldi for a nationwide campaign. Aldi is inviting anyone named Colin to change their name to Cuthbert temporarily to celebrate…...