Rayleigh16 Mar 2026Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teenAn Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.16 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Watch: Man runs from stolen car after A-road crashPolice say it had been driven at speeds exceeding 100mph (160km/h) before the collision.12 Mar 202611 Mar 2026'A tiny drop of blood can save a child's life'Families whose children became seriously ill are backing a bereaved dad's campaign for tests.11 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Driver eight times drug-drive limit in fatal crashJohn Kerrigan and Billericay teacher Steven Tibbitt died in the crash, a coroner is told.26 Feb 202625 Feb 2026PE teacher says his Gladiators exit is a lesson for pupils"Yes, I do get to keep the Lycra outfit," Mark Billings admits. 25 Feb 202627 Jan 2026PE teacher through to Gladiators quarter-finalMark Billings hopes to inspire his pupils, and even beat Giant in a new challenge on the BBC show.27 Jan 202625 Dec 2025Man meets strangers in pubs each day at ChristmasDean Perryman, 29, is trying to tackle loneliness after his best friend took his own life.25 Dec 202521 Dec 2025'My artichoke is officially the world's biggest'Rayleigh's Nathan Garnett is offering seeds to anyone looking to pip his record in 2026.21 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Giant chocolate coins celebrate 200th banking hubA chocolatier spends 80 hours designing and crafting the six edible delights for the Billericay hub.19 Dec 2025...
