Essex girl Ekin-Su went on a steamy hot tub date with new boy Charlie. The 28-year-old Real Estate Developer from London entered the villa on Thursday after a shocking text to the girls on last night's episode. This week has been non-stop
SPEED conscious pupils helped police officers stop speeding motorists during a special operation. Canvey Juniors pupils joined police officers on Canvey on Tuesday in a Vision Zero day. The force says 13 speeding drivers were stopped and spoken
The police watchdog is to reinvestigate the Metropolitan Police over their initial handling of the murders of four young men by serial killer Stephen Port. Port, who was born in Southend before his parents moved to Dagenham, drugged and raped four
RYAN Peniston wants to face his childhood hero Rafa Nadal in the first round at Wimbledon. The Wakering based 26-year-old, who was beaten in the quarter-finals at the Rothesay International at Eastbourne this afternoon, will be playing in the main
Planners have revealed how the development of an £8.8million youth zone in south Essex could look as a new partnership has been formed. OnSide has formed a new partnership with Tilbury Town Fund Board to expand the opportunities available to young
A dispersal order is in place in Southend in response to a group entering the area suspected to cause disorder. The order covering Old Leigh, Chalkwell Beach and esplanade, and the cinder path linking the two areas will run between 3.40pm today
The parents of 12-year-old boy Archie Battersbee who is at the centre of a life-support treatment dispute are preparing for a Court of Appeal hearing. The hearing comes after a High Court judge concluded that the youngster from Southend was dead
An iconic girl group has announced its first tour in two decades and are set to perform in Southend. Sugababes are hitting the road for a huge headline tour where the three singers will be visiting 17 cities, including Southend. The group,
RYAN Peniston has been beaten in the quarter-finals of the Rothesay International at Eastbourne, losing to fellow Brit Jack Draper in straight sets. Peniston, who is from Great Wakering, set up the last eight clash after finishing off a hard fought
Residents may see an increased police presence in Southend today as youngsters celebrate the end of their exams. Essex Police in Southend have advised those celebrating the end of their exams today, or parents who have a child who is, that officers
A single mum from south Essex who went viral after mooning on sports day says her famous bum has seen her receive hundreds of messages from blokes around the world. Katie Hannaford, 36, from Basildon, found fame after a clip of her unfortunate
Major upgrades to a historic town centre landmark which is in ‘urgent need’ of refurbishment have been approved by an Essex council. A ground floor extension will be built underneath 1960s Brutalist tower block Brooke House, Basildon, to provide
RYAN Peniston is into the quarter-finals at Eastbourne after completing an impressive second round win against Pedro Martinez this morning. Play was suspended on Wednesday evening with Peniston leading 3-2 in the deciding third set. And the
One of Southend's museums will be closed tomorrow, the city council has announced. Southend Council took to Twitter this morning to announce two of its museum are closing on Friday. The museum services in the city include Central Museum and
Afghan contractors who worked for the UK are still living in “constant fear of their lives” nearly a year after the fall of Kabul, ministers have been warned. MP for Basildon and Billericay John Baron said it is “unacceptable” that, 10 months after
Forecasters have warned thunderstorms, torrential downpours and potential flooding are set to hit south Essex today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the county tomorrow. The warnings came into force
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Colchester. Essex Police closed off a section of Berechurch Road after receiving reports of a serious sexual assault on Tuesday evening. The force stated a woman said she had been
Emergency services revived a man who was left trapped under a vehicle in Southend yesterday. Ambulance and fire service crews confirmed they were called to Newington Gardens yesterday at about 3.26pm. A man who was working on his car had become
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to UK households who face “outrageous” charges amid “dying energy competition”. The Money Saving Expert founder shared the warning with anyone who pays an energy bill in another blow amid the cost of living crisis
The Galvin Green Man has been named as the best pub in the East of England at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2022. Based in Great Waltham, the pub was nominated for the regional award in April earlier this year after winning the best pub award for
Anyone still using paper £20 and £50 noted have just 100 days until they will no longer be able to purchase good with their money. The Bank of England says the banknotes will only be in circulation for a further 100 days. September 30 is the
Summer has arrived which hopefully means long, warm days chilling in our garden and Aldi has just made it even better. Its iconic Hot Tub is back on its Specialbuys section on its website and just in time to make the most of the better weather
Whether you’re hoping to find a new summer scent or your favourite has ran out, there’s no need to panic. The Perfume Shop has launched a summer sale, giving customers the chance to save on designer brands. Fragrances from Marc Jacobs, Paco
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing. Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and
The new streaming service Paramount + has officially landed in the UK, and Sky Cinema customers can sign up for free. It comes as the service will now be included on Sky platforms within the existing subscription to Sky Cinema at no extra cost
A man's been charged after police found a large cannabis grow, suspected Class A drugs, and weapons during a raid. Officers carried out the warrant at an address in Fenton Road, Chafford Hundred yesterday morning. Gabriel Acatrinei, of Fenton
BOURNEMOUTH have signed former West Ham defender Ryan Fredericks on a free transfer. Fredericks, whose contract at the Hammers was not renewed at the end of last season, has agreed a two-year deal and is Bournemouth’s first summer signing following
Basildon's New Holland tractor plant is set to come to a standstill as workers walk out due to a pay row, a union claims. Unite the Union claims the business in Cranes Farm Road will be forced to shut today due to the action and workers are demanding
A TEACHER scouring charity shops for a Harry Potter novel unwittingly uncovered an ultra-rare first edition copy of a JK Rowling’s bestseller – which is set to go under the hammer in Colchester with a guide price of around £5,000. Only 5,000 copies
CONSERVATIVES on Basildon Council have voted against a development plan which would see nearly 3,000 new homes in Basildon Town Centre. At a planning committee last night, Conservatives on the committee voted against the Eastgate Centre development
10:38am c2c urge passengers to use TfL services at certain stations due to trains being severely limited: ⚠️
ESSEX Eagles travel to Lords to take on Middlesex in a must-win game for both sides if they are to qualify for the quarter finals tonight. The Eagles currently sit fourth with four games to go and a win would see them move third above Gloucestershire
A THUG punched his ex-partner three times in the face while she was holding their child and trying to flee the attack. Mark Griffiths, of Meteor Road, Westcliff targeted the mother in a paranoid rage at her home. The 43-year-old avoided a jail
POSTERS celebrating inspirational black community champions in Basildon have been daubed with offensive graffiti. The images in St Martins Square, in Basildon town centre, were put up by the council to recognise people who help to build stronger
A SCHOOLTEACHER has admitted possessing a catalogue of indecent images of children, as well as having “extreme pornography involving animals”. Austin Betts, who taught at Woodlands School in Basildon, will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court next
A DETERMINED family have launched a mission to raise £250,000 to secure vital treatment for a pub boss diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Tyler Pearmain, 43, was diagnosed with grade four Glioblastoma in April this year after suffering
THE resurgence of Hamlet Court Road has been handed a big boost as two best friends reveal plans to open a new restaurant. Tsaropoulos Georgios, 39, and Emiliano Bardheci, 23, are behind the new Greek restaurant lined up for a former greengrocers
RYAN Peniston’s quest for a quarter-final slot at Eastbourne will continue into a second day. Peniston won the first set of his second round clash against Pedro Martinez on a tie-break before the Spaniard hit back to win the second set 6-3.
