Hundreds of cannabis plants found during drugs bust at south Essex industrial unit
When officers attended, they found 500 plants and hydroponic equipment.
Long-suffering Queensway residents 'living in limbo' over future of their homes
The £575 million Queensway scheme has been at the forefront of residents' minds ever since it was first touted almost a decade ago
Meet the Leigh film crew taking on the likes of John Lewis with new Christmas ad
Colchester Zoo released its second Christmas advert after working with a south Essex-based production company, Deadline Communications, for a second year
Opening of new £3.6m Wetherspoon in Basildon 'delayed as works yet to start'
In the summer, bosses at Wetherspoon revealed its new King of Essex pub was aiming to be open by late November 2024.
'Zero tolerance' - 80 hit with bans over trouble in notorious Queensway tower blocks
The communal areas of these blocks were found to be littered with drug and alcohol paraphernalia, graffiti, and human waste
Primary school in Rayleigh rated 'good' in all areas after being ordered to improve
Inspectors found the school to be a welcoming environment and a "happy place" for pupils
Dance teacher from Southend stars alongside Ariana Grande in new Wicked film
WD Studios is a family-run dance school in Southend that was formed by Lily’s mum, Lorraine, back in 1991.
Campaigners against Hadleigh farmland homes to march to hand petition to council
Later this week, dozens of residents are expected to carry out a rally as the petition is handed to the council
Homeowner lodges appeal against Southend Council order to remove roof extension
Southend Council issued an enforcement notice to the owner of 192 Manchester Drive, Leigh, in May earlier this year
Popular south Essex pub closed suddenly with petition launched for it to re-open
Since closing, there has been an outpouring of support from the community calling for the pub to be allowed to reopen
