South Benfleet7 Nov 2024Plans unveiled for mini village with 850 homes Developers say plans include a school and a health centre, but an ambulance service raises concerns.7 Nov 2024Essex5 Nov 2024Extra powers to tackle 'anti-social' fireworksEssex Police says dispersal orders will be used if fireworks are "set off irresponsibly".5 Nov 2024Essex30 Oct 2024Farmer spends £10k on pumpkin mosaic to stand outThe farmer says the display took 1,000 hours of craftwork and includes 3,500 pumpkins. 30 Oct 2024Essex29 Oct 2024How a cult leader 'radicalised' group into coroner kidnap attemptMark Christopher's followers saw him as a teacher but a senior detective says he brainwashed them.29 Oct 2024Essex28 Oct 2024'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plotAn "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.28 Oct 2024England29 Sep 2024Birthday for club where dance floor is a safe spaceHundreds celebrate the 15th birthday of a weekly club night for people with disabilities.29 Sep 2024Disability13 Sep 2024Rider dies while taking part in motocross eventThe emergency services say they were called to the track on Sunday but were unable to save him.13 Sep 2024Suffolk3 Sep 2024Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staffHome Office data reveals Essex businesses face fines of up to £40,000 for using illegal workers.3 Sep 2024Essex1 Sep 2024Oasis tribute act loves performing at care homesThe singer says he performs at about 200 care homes a year and finds it rewarding for all.1 Sep 2024Essex