Residents in south Essex can expect wet and windy weather as Storm Goretti is set to hit the UK, the Met Office warns.

Sunny with a high of 78 °F (25.6 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 12 mph (9.7 to 19.3 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 60 °F (15.6 °C). Mostly ...

HM Coastguard Southend issued the alert following reports of frozen waterways across the area, emphasising the risk of dangerously thin ice.

Southend and Basildon are expected to see a mix of weather this weekend, with showers forecast on Saturday. Drier and brighter conditions are expected to follow for the rest of the weekend and into ...

BRAVE swimmers have taken the plunge in the freezing waters around the UK as they celebrate the first day of the New Year. It ...