A Christmas message from the Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani. ‘Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their trouble mind.’ These words from the famous carol, While ...

Ruben Amorim is trying to fill the void left in Manchester United’s midfield by the injured Bruno Fernandes. Arne Slot admits he is frustrated by Liverpool’s woeful set-piece record. Amorim admitted ...

EVERY day across south Essex, people quietly step up to help others. From reacting in emergencies to giving their time to support their communities, these actions make a real difference to local lives ...

An "important" step towards completing a major regeneration of Leigh Port has been taken, with pre-construction work set to begin in ...

South Essex residents can expect a calm and settled Christmas weekend, with dry conditions and some brighter spells forecast by the Met Office. While temperatures will remain on the chilly side, there ...

A man from Wickford has raised more than £8,000 in memory of his dad after completing an emotional marathon dressed as Santa. Luke Shotter ran the marathon from his home in Wickford to West Ham’s ...

She has since reached the semi-finals of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2025 competition, earning praise from former England rugby player James Haskell, who described her as a “real role model”.

If you’d rather breathe in the sea air, Shoebury’s East Beach provides a refreshing coastal escape. Visitors can choose a simple promenade stroll, a wander along the sandy and pebbly beach, or a ...

Thousands of patients and hospital staff in south Essex received a festive boost after a delivery of gifts and hampers. Around 3,000 presents were handed out to patients who spent Christmas Day in ...