Pub in south Essex closed for major six-figure revamp ahead of 'summer of sport'
Scaffolding was put in place surrounding the Inn on the Green, in Mountnessing Road, Billericay this week as the month-long work began
Road closed off after crash involving motorcycle and car in Basildon
Emergency services have closed a road in Basildon following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car
One of Southend's most loved nightclubs is reborn as new venue opens its doors
The “Sun Rooms 2” has opened in Market Place, off Alexandra Street, and takes its name from the original Sun Rooms club which ran for 20 years in the city until 2013
'Constant abuse and daily threats': Southend job centre security guard speaks out
The workers are demanding a pay increase from G4S for contract work carried out for the Department for Work and Pensions to reflect the “horrific violence and abuse” they suffer
Trendy new Asian noodle bar opening at Eastgate shopping centre next week
Bosses at the shopping centre have confirmed that Chopstix Noodle Bar, offering a wide range of Asian street food, will open at the food court
Heartfelt tributes to 'beautiful soul' Benfleet woman, 42, after sudden death
The sister of a beloved woman who died from a sudden pulmonary embolism has paid tribute to a “beautiful soul with a heart of gold.”
Heavy downpours of rain across south Essex following weekend heatwave
People across south Essex are waking up to find that last weekend's heatwave has truly come to an end. Heavy downpours of rain are being forecast across south Essex this morning by the Met Office, who are forecasting that Southend is to experience
Workers to form picket line at Basildon tractor plant as staff strike over pay
Staff at Basildon's New Holland tractor Factory are on strike today, with more than 500 workers involved in a pay dispute. Unite has confirmed that workers will be forming a picket line outside the tractor plant throughout today.
Fundraiser launched for Southend man told he must 'lose his leg or his life'
Kate Fort is aiming to raise £15,000 to support he brother, Andrew Lawrence, when his leg is amputated in the coming weeks
Leigh runner braves brutal conditions and sleep deprivation during desert marathons
Liam Willis, from Leigh, not only completed the incredible challenge but also won the event finishing first on both days
