Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches across the UK have been affected by the plans. Lloyds said the decision to shut the branches was due to customers shifting away from banking in person to ...

A PERCUSSIONIST and bongo player who got his start at open mic nights in Southend is now playing with big artists across the world and planning a ...

Liverpool boss Arne Slot batted off talk of a possible new contract as he focused on trying to arrest his side’s alarming slump. Ruben Amorim has Manchester United’s away form on his mind, while ...

Across south Essex, families have pulled out all the stops to transform their homes into spine-chilling spectacles — and all in the name of ...

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a much-loved former councillor who has passed away at the age of 93.

Developers have initiated the first stage of the planning process for 2,000 new homes and a huge park on a controversial green belt site.

An "exceptional" Victorian family home with an indoor swimming pool has hit the market for £2.25 million in Westcliff. Located on Imperial Avenue, the six-bedroom detached house is set within a ...

Rounding off the weekend fireworks, Castle Point’s Halloween Firework Display returns to Waterside Farm Leisure Centre on Saturday. Running from 5.30pm to 9pm, the family-friendly event features live ...

The most expensive streets to buy a home in south Essex in 2025 have been revealed using data from the HM Land Registry.

AN Essex gastropub loved by Basildon's own Denise van Outen gets rave reviews, offering a "vibrant atmosphere and eclectic surroundings" ...

A sandwich shop in Basildon has amassed millions of views on social media with raved reviews of the food, so I headed down to try it for myself.