This Mother's Day, a woman from Halstead is encouraging residents across Essex to start fostering through the county council.

Perhaps known to some as the location for The Only Way Is Essex, which brought it into the spotlight, it was named one of Essex's poshest areas by various readers. Visit Essex described Brentwood as ...

WH Smith, long the UK’s go-to for pens, Sudoku books and gifts, is closing down 10 branches in 2025 in another blow to the UK ...

It is feared more than 17,000 stores will shut this year as brands face higher costs from this April going forward, after ...

Retailers have been navigating a challenging environment in 2025, with monthly store closures becoming regular. The Centre ...

A number of high street retailers have announced store closures for April, including Sainsbury's, WHSmith, Greggs and ...

According to TripAdvisor, and based on thousands of reviews, here are the top ten places to enjoy the best fish and chips in the county. Perched along the Leigh shoreline, The Peterboat is a favourite ...

From seaside classics to cosy countryside pubs, Essex is home to some of the UK's finest fish and chips. According to ...

UK in 2024, up 28% increase from 2023 - and it is feared more than 17,000 stores will shut this year as retailers face higher ...

WHSmith will be closing nine more stores in April and May following its major announcement that it has sold its entire high ...

A man from Halstead has been arrested following a three-vehicle crash near Stansted Airport this morning, leaving one car on its roof.

The East of England Co-op that is shutting at Weavers Court in Halstead, Essex - and it will be taken over by Tesco, which is ...