The eco-friendly plan was considered by Rochford District Council but the authority decided not to adopt the proposal.

Eight fire crews are at the scene of the fire which has broken out in a building in Hockley.

Many patients have to take alternative medications as pharmacists struggle amid supply issues.

A BBC Freedom of Information request has revealed a pothole in Hockley has not been repaired for more than a decade.

Bassist Phil Mitchell says the band's van was found just in time before it was chopped up.

The legendary band say they have been plunged into "chaos" ahead of their upcoming tour of Germany.

Matthew Clarke was on his way to work in Essex when he lost control of his car.

The fire service says several cars are well alight at the industrial unit in Birmingham.