Basildon

Hospital staff begin strike over job privatisation

'I used to hide that I am a son of refugees - now I'm proud of it'

Southend is not a 'no-go zone', says police chief

Dramatic dust devils spotted in East of England

Cyclist found 'seriously injured' lying in road

Arts and crafts boost mental wellbeing - study

Cricketers aim to hit religious differences for six

Empty cinema complex cost council £350k to maintain

Police pledge to stay tough on anti-social behaviour

Pride organisers hope for 'joy and solidarity'

Beth Shriever: 'I was gutted, but life goes on'

Council leader wants inquiry over 'awful' finances

Man pleads not guilty to murder of wife and stepson

Man jailed for sexual offences against child

Child, 4, 'seriously injured' after being hit by van

A12 junction to close for weekend resurfacing work

Barry Hearn backs Brentwood Town for promotion

Tortoise found on railway tracks is safely home

Crops destroyed in 'rapidly' spreading field fire

Missing 25-year-old woman found, says police

Former PC guilty of assaulting woman in custody

Activists plead not guilty to spray painting jet

Town's last two banks are to close for good