Here are the ten best parks for you and the family to visit in Essex. Top ten list based on reviews by visitors on TripAdvisor.

TV star Davina McCall enjoyed a lunch at a Dovercourt establishment telling staff how lucky they are to have brilliant views. Davina is known for hosting Big Brother, being a judge on the Masked ...

A Stansted care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday with a visit to tulip fields and to Audley End House.

Bill's has teamed up with viral chef and content creator Poppy O’Toole – better known online as Poppy Cooks – to launch a limited-edition, potato-inspired menu across the UK to mark its 25th ...

An 81-year-old artist from Clavering is creating pet portraits to raise money for St Clare Hospice, which looked after his late wife.

Joanna Boaler, assistant director: democracy and transparency, said: "On May 7, 2026 voters across Essex will be able to vote for the people who make decisions about important loc ...

Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme has launched again today, marking its 19th consecutive year. To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June ...

A young man who became homeless after caring for his terminally ill father has spoken about how he rebuilt his life with the support of Centrepoint ...

There were several more streets across Essex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?

Harper appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on January 13, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to nine offences, including five counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and four counts of sexual ...

Essex Police has the highest number of crashes related to eyesight in its constabulary area. In Essex, the number of collisions linked to poor vision rose from five in 2023 to 29 in 2025, according to ...

A housebuilder is offering buyers in Essex up to £40,000 in flexible incentives, with homes available in Saffron Walden and Dunmow.