The quiet Essex beach a 'best kept secret' that's 'just like being abroad'
It has stunning views, miles of soft sand and multi-coloured beach huts
Residents forced to leave homes after major Essex fire
The council relocated nearby residents
Child rushed to hospital seriously injured after lorry crash as driver arrested
The crash left the road in Ongar closed while emergency services attended
Essex's best farm shop that's 'cheaper than supermarkets' with 'world class' butchers
It has picked up a top accolade in recent weeks
'Britain's Alcatraz' that housed one of Essex's most dangerous killers
It houses some of the UK's most dangerous criminals
Drivers 'coming to blows' over 'atrocious' parking in 'picturesque' Essex village
Residents fear the ongoing issue 'could cause physical fights' in the street
Man, 26, arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation after ex-MP found dead
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Ann Widdecombe murder investigation after the former MP was found dead at her Devon home
Essex mental health services criticised as 'absolute chaos' at Lampard Inquiry
An undercover reporter gave examples of staff falling asleep on shifts, lack of leadership and support for staff
Murder investigation launched after former MP Ann Widdecombe found dead
Police were called to an address in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning after former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead
Another hosepipe ban announced for Essex as pressure continues
They are the second firm in the region to announce a ban and it affects millions of customers
Essex commuter town with cheap homes people keep moving to that isn't as 'rundown' as people think
It was once called "the most hideous town within the British Isles" but locals have defended it, saying it's "not as rundown as people think"
Armed police storm Westcliff housing estate after reports of 'men acting suspiciously'
Two men remain in custody after being arrested by police
Inside brand new Waitrose supermarket almost 30 years after they left Essex city
Customers were welcomed through the doors on Friday morning
The Essex town once named among Britain's worst shortlisted for award
It's one of 15 towns in the UK competing to be named the Town of Culture
Former England footballer denies breaching court order against TOWIE star ex-wife
He has denied breaching the court order
TOWIE's Bobby Norris mortified after using lip balm on wrong body part for months
TOWIE star Bobby Norris has admitted to being gobsmacked after fans pointed out he had been using a lip balm in the completely wrong way for a year, and he didn't know what to do
50-mile M11 diversion warning as motorway to shut overnight
It is a lengthy diversion
Exact date thousands to head to ballots in Clacton by-election
The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the main Westminster parties
"I was attacked by road-rage driver who kicked over my bike - he's now being hunted by police"
The driver was found guilty in court but didn't show up. There's a warrant issued for his arrest so he can be sentenced
Police officers in hospital after unmarked car crashes on Southend road
Two people were taken to hospital with injuries
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