Corncrake chicks, lichen, a rare fungus and an unusual beetle are among the “remarkable” species recorded in 2025, many of ...

The colour of bodily fluids can play a key role in diagnosing, investigating and prescribing for a wide range of medical ...

A "one-of-a-kind" home with a heated swimming pool and cinema room has hit the market in Southend. Located on Burges Road, the detached five-bedroom property is listed with a guide price of ...

KFC have submitted plans to extend opening hours of one of their Basildon stores after recently opening another store in the town ...

As 2025 ends, another year of big south Essex events comes to a close. So here's a look back at some of the year's standout events. More than 3,000 runners raced along the seafront for the Southend ...

Six dogs in south Essex are looking to find their forever homes. The dogs are currently under the care of Dogs Trust Basildon, who look after as much as 120 dogs at a time. They offer veterinary care, ...

Southend domestic abuser Ben Roberts has been jailed for almost three years after breaching a restraining order, leaving his victim 'terrified'.

Echo crime and investigations reporter Charles Thomson answers readers' four most frequently asked stories about court cases.

Residents across south Essex have been urged to "choose the right care" as winter pressures at hospitals continue.

The incident served as a reminder to treat all ice as potentially dangerous, particularly over bodies of water, the fire ...

A grandmother and her five-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of ...