Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

A controversial planning proposal to turn a house in Westcliff into a nine-bed HMO has been refused against planning officer recommendation ...

MAJOR works to transform an empty Billericay Co-op into a new Aldi supermarket look set to begin after the final stages of a planning ...

Plans to build a solar farm the size of 31 football pitches on land outside Billericay has been given the green light by Basildon Council ...

Basildon's historic miniature railway is set to reopen later this month following years of hard work by one determined resident.

Both area can expect temperatures to reach highs of around 17°C, with a light breeze making for pleasant conditions.

The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

Detailed army plans for a potential military parade on US President Donald Trump’s birthday in June call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, seven bands and possibly a ...

The world number one has yet to taste victory in 2025 after surgery on a hand injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner.

The parents of children with Dravet syndrome taking part in a clinical trial at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have reported life-changing results.

David Beckham turns 50 on May 2. Here, the PA news agency looks at some memorable moments from his extraordinary footballing career. Beckham helped Manchester United win the domestic double in 1995-96 ...