Christmas is creeping up across south Essex, with a host of festive displays at garden centres loved by Echo readers, but which ones are the best?

The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.

THE 28-year-old admitted theft from a person, fraud by false representation and threat to damage or destroy property.

Stock can be found about six miles south of Chelmsford, and has been included in Muddy Stilettos' Best Places to Live series. It said that Stock's "iconic windmill, posh spa hotel, award-winning ...

Price rises could be cooling off across the UK after inflation peaked in September, offering some relief to households, experts believe. Economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) ...

Two places in Essex have been named by The Telegraph in their guide to affordable places to live which have great schools.

A Turner Prize-nominated artist has launched an exhibition where the only artwork is a 10-tonne pile of discarded rope priced at £1 million. David Shrigley spent months scouring the country for ...

Pure Gym, which runs more than 400 fitness centres across the country, is opening a new unit at Waterglade Retail Park, in Old Road, Clacton.

Easyjet launched its £29 Glasgow-to-London flight 30 years ago this month, but what’s the cost really, asks Mark Smith ...

There is no easy solution to the challenges posed by immigration, but fearmongering is not helping, argues Herald columnist Calum Steele ...

"As well as the usuals - British half roast chicken, 21-day aged sirloin of beef, slow-cooked pork belly or sweet potato, butternut and chestnut roast, at The Duke’s Head you can also go for the trio ...