NEW bin bags will be delivered to residents early next year as a controversial waste system is set to be scrapped.

AN extra £724,000 in funding to tackle potholes across Southend has been hailed “a big boost” for the city. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced nearly £244 million to fix potholes in the ...

Southend United fans have been left excited after a deal was signed off which will release £20 million of funds for their stadium's regeneration.

A LANDMARK hotel with a history dating back to the 13th century will soon re-open it’s doors after a period of prolonged closure. The Chichester Hotel, on London Road, Wickford, was bought by a London ...

Wesley has now put together a team of three chefs who will be working the kitchen on Christmas Day to ensure that the best possible dinners are delivered to the Cricketer’s guests. He added: “Its ...

Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos ...

The economy is among the topics covered by the nation’s Monday papers. The Times reports a Labour cabinet minister has called the state of Britain’s economy “disappointing”, as the Daily Mail and ...

A nine-year-old fundraiser is preparing to tackle a triathlon challenge alongside Esther Ghey, mother of murdered trans ...

Jonny Huntington, who had a stroke in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in the challenge.

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

The Liberal Democrats could force a Commons vote on compensation for the Waspi women, the party’s deputy leader has indicated. Daisy Cooper suggested the Lib Dems were open to using one of their ...