Rayleigh7 days agoMan dies after being struck by HGVA stretch of the A127 in Leigh-on-Sea was closed for about seven hours, police say. 7 days ago7 days agoMeeting over plans for 11,000 homes put back a weekIt will allow all interested parties to have their say before plans are submitted for consultation.7 days ago6 Sept 2026I thought my children would grow up without me after I got sepsisPoppy Gibson asked her husband to look after their children after believing she would die from sepsis.6 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Essex gets £8m in four years from location shootsThe total is boosted by a recent shoot in the county featuring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. 31 Aug 202619 Jul 2026Major road closed after motorcycle crashA motorcyclist is seriously injured and part of the road remains closed, police say.19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Bananas in bloom - warm weather impact on gardensEmma and Steve Stav grow 200 banana plants in their garden in Rayleigh, Essex.19 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Taller ticket barriers to tackle fare dodgersThe government says the new barriers would be installed at "fare dodger hotspots".15 Jul 202616 Jun 2026Aldi reveals locations for 16 new storesThe supermarket chain says it is investing £370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.16 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Charity says 19-year-old cat is oldest in its careLouly has grown more charming with age, her foster carer in Essex says.10 Jun 2026...
