An "unspoiled" beach in a "beautiful setting" in Essex has been named one of the country's best. The Times and The Sunday ...

From picturesque views of the London skyline to enjoying the scenic Thames estuary, here are the five best picnic spots in south Essex. Chalkwell Beach, Southend ...

The powerful bird of prey, renowned for being the fastest animal on Earth, has been spotted perching on a tall city-centre building and seen diving across the skyline in Chelmsford.

The largest municipal water tower in England has been given a "breathtaking" £8m grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The structure, known as "Jumbo", has been a fixture of the ...