We've compiled a list of five of the best pubs, cafes and restaurants for a Sunday roast with the family in South Essex this weekend ...

A disqualified driver who left the scene of a crash and refused to stop has been jailed after quick-thinking officers chased ...

A county lines dealer struck his helpless victim with a hammer and glass bottle over an unpaid drug debt. On August 3 last ...

Experts at outdoor chain Millets have shared a list revealing England’s top 'hidden gems', with a spot in Essex named among the best.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 16 of Basildon’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Work has officially begun on the new Wetherspoons in Basildon's East Square, with locals eagerly anticipating the official opening later this year.

Owners of Darlington's oldest pub have made a plea to punters to help prop up the bar as it faces possible closure. Dwindling customer numbers and falling profits less than a year after The ...

A traditional city centre pub has relaunched after a major refurbishment. The Saddle, found on Dale Street, has been revamped to "elevate and modernise" the overall look and feel of the pub.

Basildon Council has secured a full closure order on a property plagued by persistent anti-social behaviour, effectively sealing it off to all occupants and visitors. The action, granted by Basildon ...

A popular pub has been given a mega makeover after owners splashed $1.6million on a new look and dining experience. The Crows Nest Hotel, affectionately dubbed 'The Crowie' by Lower North Shore ...

Clip ‘n Climb, which runs a number of indoor climbing and activity centres, is proposing to take over the former Unit 7 club in Basildon’s Festival Leisure Park. The chain is planning to remove the ...

It has been announced that Crocs will be opening its first Essex store 'very soon'. Braintree Village has announced that Crocs will open at the Essex-based retail and leisure destination. The store ...