Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Essex has hundreds of miles of shoreline, and plenty of beaches, each with their own appeal. Some are quiet and rocky, while ...

A whale has washed up on a beach in Essex after reports of a "large object" near the water on Friday. The 40ft (12m) mammal was swept ashore at Clacton-on-Sea. A spokesman for the Maritime and ...

A stretch of beach near Clacton Pier has been labelled a "no-go" area for swimming after being classed as "poor" for water quality. With temperatures beginning to increase across the country, many ...

Chrissie Bond (left) was presented with her award by Love Your Hut's Alexandra Sandberg A yoga therapist who transformed her beach hut into a sanctuary of calm has won a national award. Chrissie ...

A unique seaside town has been named one of the best places to live in the UK as well as one of the worst. The divisive town, located just a stone's throw from London, has split opinion in recent ...

There are many other great beaches to choose from in the area ...