The Dartford Crossing of the River Thames combines the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and two tunnels, connecting Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. With about 160,000 crossings a day, it is one of ...

Climate change is a critical issue facing us all. The enormity of the situation can seem overwhelming but we believe a collective effort of small steps can make a massive difference. Which is why ...

Essex could be split into three regions as part of a huge shakeup of local government in Essex, which will see all the current councils scrapped ...

Olly Murs brought pop legend Anastacia on stage to perform at BBC Radio 2 In The Park. His set also included a shout-out to his partner Amelia, watching from home with their days-old baby Albert ...

Drivers on the M25 are facing long delays after a crash with emergency services sent to the scene. The road is blocked following an incident at around 8.15am this morning (October 29). The M25 is ...

Thousands of children are homeless and living in temporary accommodation in Essex, according to "shameful" data. Thurrock is the county's hotspot, with 1,000 children living in temporary housing. The ...

A popular Essex market could be losing as many as 100 stalls after a major land deal between Google and the local council to build a new data centre at the airfield where it is based. The hugely ...

Around 700,000 tonnes of “toxic” waste was dumped in the north Essex countryside, causing “significant” odour and “pollution risk”, a meeting has heard. The waste has been dumped at Crumps Farm, ...

A young woman from Essex has sworn not to use lip fillers after her first experience left her with a swollen and bruised lip for two weeks. Faye Gould, 27, decided to try lip fillers for the first ...

Fireworks weren't the only spectacle illuminating the sky on Bonfire Night. The largest, most radiant Moon of the year shone globally - and stargazers will have another chance to see it tonight. This ...

Big Brother viewers are only just discovering that Caroline Monk has a very well-known former partner as her conduct continues to stir up drama in the house. The contestant has sparked heated debate ...

Planning officers have recommended that a plan to demolish a derelict pub in Loughton to build new homes be approved - despite strong local opposition. Councillors are set to determine plans for the ...