An appeal for witnesses has been put out by Essex Police after a 16-year-old was assaulted in Laindon. More... ...

Basildon is facing a massive housing shortage which will only get worse, it has been claimed. More... ...

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a small fire in ducting at a kebab shop. More... ...

NEARLY 350 garages are to be demolished to make way for new homes. More... ...

TRAVELLERS' caravans have been seen leaaving the Dale Farm site today ahead of tomorrow's planned eviction. More... ...