Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a talented singer and former X Factor contestant who tragically passed away at the age of 42.

Closures scheduled to take place on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend. Be aware.

The Rose Garden, based in Great Dunmow and Great Bardfield, is in the running for the British Floristry Association’s Retail Flower Shop of the Year Award 2025. This marks the fifth time the shop has ...