Rochford21 May 2025Tories back in power at district councilThe Liberal Democrats are no longer part of the leadership at Rochford District Council.21 May 2025Essex16 May 2025Plans for thousands of new homes 'insane' - MPMark Francois says the idea of building thousands of new homes "is utterly unacceptable".16 May 2025Essex14 Apr 2025Lovelorn peacock on the loose sparks searchThe amorous avian travels miles to look for a mate - but two peahens are keenly awaiting his return.14 Apr 2025Essex6 Apr 2025Calls for probe into 10,000 new homes planCouncillors say the plan may have "catastrophic consequences" for the area.6 Apr 2025Essex31 Mar 2025EasyJet opens base at London Southend AirportIt will run 122 flights per week across 20 routes.31 Mar 2025Essex28 Mar 2025Coach who bathed naked with youth team is jailedEx-Southend United coach Derek Hinchliffe was "a man to be feared", a judge says.28 Mar 2025Essex28 Mar 2025Cuddles for Tigger after 24-hour tree rescueTigger the ginger tom was missing for a week and may have been up the tree 32 hours, his owner says.28 Mar 2025Essex13 Feb 2025Girl, 7, who helped save mum gets awardBrooke is honoured by paramedics after dialling 999 when her mother suffered an asthma attack.13 Feb 2025Norfolk12 Feb 2025Concern over plans to remove football pitchesLocal groups raise concerns over the possible impact on the football community.12 Feb 2025Essex...