Essex Fire and Rescue Service says the family received treatment at the scene for smoke inhalation.

London Stansted Airport and London Gateway are to benefit from the major funding deals.

The TV presenter speaks to BBC Essex ahead of starring in a pantomime in Southend-on-Sea.

An academy says pupils were sent home after a mistake in communication about its new uniform policy.

Neil Speight says cameras will pose a "very real threat" to those planning to break parking rules.

"Never in a million years did we think we'd get to anywhere near this money," says Helen Creed.

Grass verges next to a railway line were set alight on the hottest day of the year, says fire crew.

Gwen Lewis finally gets her childhood wish to go on patrol in a police car.