Basildon

MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school

Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'

Amber heat alert issued for East of England

Tory and Reform deal in place to run council

House and cars destroyed in large blaze

Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue

Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig

Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford

Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiry

Baby death remains unexplained after four years

Teenager, 16, fatally hit by van after getting off bus

Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal

Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle

Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment

Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win