'I will fight for you', newly elected Reform councillor vows after Basildon by-election win
He has claimed the town is "broken" and that he will fix it
Essex Beefeater restaurant robbed at knifepoint as large amount of cash stolen
Two men are believed to be involved
Four University of Essex students died after car lost control while driving 90mph and crashed into Colchester building
The inquest into their deaths heard the driver was more than twice the drink-drive limit and was travelling at 94mph in a 30mph zone
A130 recap after overturned vehicle causes traffic chaos near Chelmsford
There was queueing traffic
Metropolitan Police van hit protestor while trying to leave Epping protest near asylum seeker hotel
Metropolitan Police "made contact" with a protester when trying to leave an area of Essex "due to safety concerns" after being met with "significant hostility" from protesters
Devastated Maldon locals want to rebuild 'much-loved' nature reserve after arson attack
The residents say they are 'angry and disappointed' and want to see it "returned to its former glory"
Flowers and tributes left to four people 'taken too soon' in Southend Airport crash
Bouquets of flowers and cards have been left near the scene
ITV Love Island star Harrison Solomon reportedly leaves villa after tense love triangle
He has got himself in hot water after being unable to choose between two girls
Residents' fears after 'scary' violence at protests near Epping asylum seeker hotel
One resident has also called the hotel 'a blight on our lives'
Thunderstorm warning upgraded for Essex as torrential downpours to batter county
The Met Office has warned of a risk of sudden flooding and lightning strikes
Romford GP told to improve after staff wasn't 'storing medicine safely'
The GP has been rated as inadequate for the second time
Teenage girls put in 'inappropriate or unregistered' care homes due to lack of suitable places
|It is due to a lack of 'suitable places'
Police name man charged after assault near asylum seeker hotel in Epping
Officers on patrol arrested him last night
Pictures show aftermath of violent protest outside Epping asylum seeker hotel
Debris can be seen scattered outside the hotel this morning
Police issue update after violent protest outside Epping asylum seeker hotel
Several suspects have been identified by police after the evening of violence
Brand new £3billion centre to 'protect UK from diseases and future pandemics' to be built in Essex
The centre is expected to be open and fully operational by 2038
Over 850 new homes to be built on the edge of Essex village
Plans for two developments, one with 105 homes and another with 750 have been approved near the village
Plans to expand 'popular' Essex school to meet demand from new homes
The plans will also see new classrooms and play areas built,
Tributes pour in for mum and nan killed in three-vehicle South Woodham Ferrers crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Primark's 'beautiful' £18 summer co-ord that is 'perfect for day or night'
It can be dressed up or down
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