2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (157+ words) Gemma Collins has announced a surprising change to her name. The former The Only Way is Essex star has joined Aldi for a nationwide campaign. Aldi is inviting anyone named Colin to change their name to Cuthbert temporarily to celebrate…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (433+ words) A south Essex father has opened a gaming club to help children socialise and build confidence outside school. Chris Hobart launched Level Up on June 8 at Unit 1, Wych Elm House, Nevendon Road, Wickford. The term-time club is for children aged…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (265+ words) Three people have been charged following a crash near Edinburgh Airport which led to the death of a 58-year-old woman, whose family have said they are “devastated”. Linda Patterson died in the four-car collision on the A8 near Newbridge, which took…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (354+ words) A new bistro created in partnership with a former BBC MasterChef finalist has officially opened at a south Essex hospice. "Seasons at St. Luke's" welcomed its first diners on Monday at St Luke's Hospice in Thurrock, offering community dining while…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (97+ words) A 41-year-old man could be in Basildon after he was reported missing from Southminster. Jamie Ferguson was reported missing at about 6.20am today, and police believe he may be in the Basildon area. He is described as 6ft 3in tall, with short brown…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (375+ words) Shoppers will have another chance to support independent businesses when a popular artisan market returns to Basildon this month. The Artisan Market will be back at Festival Leisure Park on September 12, running from 12pm until 6pm and featuring a wide range of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) A total of 1,108 adults and 86 young people sought help from Southend's drug and alcohol treatment service last year. Now councillors are expected to approve a £6.3 million extension to keep the service running until March 2029. Southend Treatment and Recovery Service (STARS)…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (205+ words) Police investigating a double murder in Glasgow have said a man they would have sought to arrest is dead. Paul Lafferty 50, and Gary Beaton, 54, were found with serious injuries at a property in Chancellor Street in the Partick area of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (184+ words) Residents in Southend are being encouraged to share their views on the future location of Southchurch Library as part of a public consultation. Southend Council is seeking feedback from residents, library users, organisations and stakeholders about the library, which serves…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (1713+ words) This weekend was said to be one of the busiest of the year for motorists, with millions taking to the roads to make their way back home in time for the new school year. Nothing says summer is officially over…...