A major fire in Essex which triggered a huge explosion and was declared a major incident is believed to have been caused by fertiliser.

Around 25 firefighters remain at the scene of a major blaze that tore through farm buildings in East Hanningfield.

The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is using World Drowning Prevention Day to urge people across Essex to learn a simple life-saving skill.

The supermarket chain, which is aiming to reach 1,500 stores nationwide, has revealed a list of new priority locations across the UK.

Large forest fires are burning out of control in south-western France and central Spain, prompting authorities to evacuate an ...

The incident has been declared a major incident by the fire service due to the size of the fire that we’re dealing with. “As you can see, there is still signifi ...

You might think it is normal for fish to have a strong smell in the supermarket, but a seafood expert says the best quality ...

In June, the Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council had told staff to stop promotion of non-specific events, which ...

Drone footage has shown the extent of a massive fire in south Essex. 100 firefighters are said to be tackling the industrial ...

An official report has revealed the natural causes behind the death of an elderly sex offender who died while serving a ...