The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Basildon restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight ...

Canvey Island Town Council is inviting serving or ex-Armed Forces personnel to take part in its Armed Forces Day parade. This event, planned for Saturday, June 28, 2025, honours the courage and ...

Richard Holden, MP for Basildon and Billericay, attended the Billericay Dementia Action Week open morning at the Chantry Centre. Organised by the Billericay Dementia Friendly Community, the event ...

Westcliff High School for Boys has kicked off the term with a musical performance. The Summer Chamber Recital showcased the school's most talented musicians, from lower school pupils to upper sixth ...

Basildon Council led a major community initiative in Fryerns over the weekend, joining forces with Essex Police and Essex Fire to tackle issues and improve the area. The coordinated operation focused ...

Havens hospices is encouraging people to take part in the nine-day trek in 2026. The trek will start on May 9, 2026, and will take participants through remote sections of the Great Wall of China, from ...

At least five people were killed and several others were injured by Israeli fire as they headed to aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials and witnesses have said. The ...

West Leigh School enjoyed two days of fitness fun as Jump Warehouse brought in mini-trampolines for energetic Boogie Bounce sessions. Set to high-tempo music, the sessions were filled with laughter ...

A TRAIN line is blocked this morning as emergency services are "dealing with an incident" near Basildon. Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Basildon and Pitsea, the line is ...

Trust Links, based in south Essex, expressed gratitude to Ford Dunton volunteers for their "incredible support and enthusiasm" during Vibrant Volunteer Week. The volunteers' efforts have transformed ...

Two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a country park. Officers were called by the ambulance service to an injured ...

Wales head to Belgium for Monday’s crunch World Cup qualifier in confident mood. Craig Bellamy extended his unbeaten start as manager to nine games with Friday’s 3-0 victory over Liechtenstein as ...