A councillor has called flooding on the roads around an Essex village the "worst" he has seen in nearly 30 years. James ...

A "small and friendly" town in Essex with "quaint streets" has been named one of the best places to retire in the country. The Telegraph has named its picks for the five best coastal retirement towns ...

Braintree based volunteer group, Friends of Hoppit Mead LNR have been recognised for their efforts at the River Brain.

A popular high street chain is expanding its offering in the UK with plans for a new store in one of the largest shopping centres in Britain.

It's taken over a decade to even agree on plans for the road between two housing developers and local councils ...

Essex is filled with plant paradises with trendy cafes and cosy restaurants, spoiling local gardeners for choice.

This Valentine’s, perfume shopping was all about choosing scents that feel deeply personal. With consumers seeking gifts that ...

Zaheen Ahmed, 47, of Braintree, has 20 years' experience working in addiction and mental health, currently working as head of therapy at ...

An Essex village said to be "the most photographed village in England" is located just more than an hour's drive from Romford.

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Three retailers across Essex have been sentenced after being found to have sold vapes to children as part of an investigation.

THE Met Office has issued an ice warning for areas across Essex and difficult travel conditions. The warning is in place from 5pm today (Friday, February 13) until 10am tomorrow (Sunday, February 15) ...