The new year could see an increase in repossessions and homelessness across Essex, two leading campaign groups have warned. Despite recent cuts in interest rates, the two groups are warning that higher unemployment could result in a significant increase
A joint crackdown on drugs is being planned by the parents of tragic Leah Betts and TV star Billy Murray. The move comes only days after the actor - Det Sgt Don Beech in the Bill - was acquitted of beating up two junkies who introduced his 14-year-old
Young cerebral palsy sufferer Holly Edwards is still on a high after her dream Christmas Day meeting with Prince William. Holly, 12, of Rettendon Gardens, Wickford, braved the cold weather to join wellwishers outside Sandringham as the Royal Family attended
A mother had the best present of all when her missing teenage daughter came home for Christmas. Fifteen-year-old Holly Sale had disappeared for nearly a week but was reunited with her family on Christmas Day. The youngster was spotted by police on patrol
Many patients waited more than five hours in Southend's Accident and Emergency department as the seasonal rush reached its peak. Health chiefs at the hospital estimate more than 30 per cent of cases than normal for this time of year have come through
A 15-year-old girl has died following a road accident in Thorpe near Clacton. An Essex Police spokesman said the accident happened at around 3pm on Tuesday when a the teenager, who came from the Great Clacton area, was crossing the road. The girl was
