The 'deprived' Essex area that 'thrives' in positivity and community spirit
At the heart of the area is a beloved community centre dedicated to helping residents
Watch the dramatic moment armed officers arrest knife-wielding teenager in Chelmsford housing estate
Police had rushed to the estate after reports of young people being threatened with a knife
Saffron Walden locals told to keep windows shut due to nearby workshop fire
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined
The sleepy Essex village home to ‘one of the greatest singers of all time’ before tragedy struck
Emergency services were told the frontman was still in the property during the blaze
Thief 'sorry' after attacking man while stealing more than £300 worth of coffee and chocolate
He said he was "sorry" and that it wouldn't happen again
Man killed in A127 crash near Southend named locally for the first time
The road was shut for several hours
The Essex school where pupils are constantly high achievers
The school met strong standards in all three Ofsted metrics
18 'unsafe' Basildon homes at risk of 'catastrophic failure' to be demolished
The homes are set to be rebuilt as they are 'unsafe'
Romford doctors struck off for helping students 'cheat' on medical exams
Passing these exams allows international medical graduates to practice in the UK
Exact time the Red Arrows are set to fly over Essex this weekend
They will appear after a display at a nearby airshow
Pilot told friend he was 'lonely and unhappy' hours before 'deliberately' crashing into Hanningfield Reservoir
The pilot had been diagnosed with mental health issues
Essex mum who paid off mortgage at 37 says ditch these three habits to save thousands
Gemma Bird, known as the Money Mum, shared her top money-saving tips based on personal experience, revealing how ditching certain habits could help you save thousands
Former Met police officer crashed car near Stansted Airport while 'drinking bottle of vodka'
He admitted buying a 1 litre bottle of vodka and drinking it on the way home
Popular fast food restaurant confirms new store for Clacton
The popular fast-food restaurant has confirmed its latest location
Eastenders star banned from driving after speeding as he was being 'followed'
The actor is accused of driving 5mph above the speed limit
Major Essex train route to Stansted Airport 'unable to run'
Passengers are facing cancellations or trains terminating at different stations
'Unfriendly' Essex area where residents don't trust their neighbours
There is a rift between neighbours in some areas of the county
Brand new GP surgery to open in Essex village after years of planning
Plans have been discussed for years
Hundreds of new flats to be built at site of derelict Romford nightclub
Locals slammed the idea, calling it 'ugly'
Huge Christmas market with 80 stalls confirmed for bustling Essex high street
Its 2026 date has been confirmed
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