Rayleigh4 hrs agoPE teacher says his Gladiators exit is a lesson for pupils"Yes, I do get to keep the Lycra outfit," Mark Billings admits. 4 hrs ago27 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 202513 Dec 2025Police dogs find suspects hiding after pursuitIt is never a good idea to try to hide from our highly trained police dogs, an inspector says.13 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Woman died near A127, police confirmEssex Police thank the public after the road was shut for four hours on Tuesday morning.10 Dec 20259 Dec 2025A127 shut for four hours due to police incidentEssex Police previously urged motorists to avoid the area, but says the road has now reopened.9 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Capacity at new Send school in Essex increasesAn MP says the school, split across two campuses, will be a "world-class" facility for youngsters.24 Nov 2025...
