Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called for the creation of 12-15 mega forces as part of what he described as “the first serious reform of our policing model in over 60 years”.

The school community supported the event by marshalling, volunteering, pacing, walking, and running the 5k course.

Known as the “Essex Riviera” this pretty village on the banks of the River Crouch is renowned for its stunning views and excellent pubs ...

Football paid its respects to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at their funeral in Portugal. On the field, defending ...

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner continued on their semi-final collision course with routine wins at Wimbledon on Saturday. Attention turns back to British hopes on Sunday, with Sonay Kartal and ...

A bill designed to toughen the laws around who can operate an animal shelter is gathering cross-party support in Parliament.

Lets take a look at the comedy shows heading to the Cliffs Pavilion over the course of this month, from Jimmy Carr to Jason Manford.

The construction of a community health centre in Pitsea is back on track after work stalled for weeks due to the discovery of on-site badger setts.

Chocolate contains theobromine which is a substance that is poisonous to dogs as they struggle to metabolise it.

A popular pizza chain has applied for a new premises licence in Basildon. PJX Basildon Ltd is seeking permission from Basildon Council for Papa John's at 10 Southernhay. The application involves ...

DELAYS are likely on some roads in Southend next week as major roadworks are due to start. The Echo has compiled a list of expected closures form route planning website One Network of road closures ...

Dan Boughtwood participated in this year's Southend Half Marathon in aid of the Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal.