Joshua Kerry faces terrorist charges allegedly linked to Ann Widdecombe’s murder and an alleged break-in attempt at Nigel Farage’s home, the Old Bailey hears.

Environment Agency issues flood alerts for south Essex coast, including Shoebury, Crouch and Roach estuaries and Coalhouse Fort, amid high tides.

A120 eastbound delays reported near Stansted Airport, affecting traffic between the airport and B1256 at Dunmow West, with congestion towards Great Dunmow.

A LONG-AWAITED £59.2 million road upgrade in south Essex has been scrapped after ministers claimed the project was unfunded. Planned improvements to the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange near Rayleigh ...

Musicians with learning disabilities from Southend have fulfilled a long-held dream by taking to the stage on Broadway in memory of Sir David Amess ...

Southend Council could seek powers to stop overnight camping in public spaces after concerns about unauthorised encampments and long-term vehicle stays.

Members of the Echo Camera Club continue to showcase parts of Essex through striking images that capture everyday life, wildlife, landscapes and special moments ...

Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali retained the Holborn and St Pancras seat vacated by Sir Keir Starmer for her party, seeing off Zack Polanski’s challenge.

TG Jones will close its Wickford High Street store on October 12 after almost 30 years, with a closing-down sale amid a wider shop closures plan.

During a visit to the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, Mary Lou McDonald again called on Sir Chris Bryant to act to bring the stand-off to an end.

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Croydon man Edward 'Paddy' McGrath will face a retrial over allegations he raped and sexually assaulted a Southend woman.