Men tried to smuggle hundreds of kilos of drugs inside frozen fish
They planned to bring drugs to a famous fish market from South America
The Thurrock streets with 'thousands of road defects' that have been fixed
The council said that it would be aiming to fix 3000 potholes and cracks
Young man, 21, killed in e-scooter crash named for the first time
He died after the e-scooter he was riding collided with a car
The 'dangerous' Essex road outside primary school that's 'not safe for children'
The road bends sharply outside the primary school
Essex woman killed in Romania crash as two Brits die alongside eight dogs
The two women were travelling in a UK-registered minibus with 10 dogs on board when the fatal collision occurred in Romania as her friend pays a 'heartbreaking' tribute
Woman's 'whole life changed' by rapist 'unable to control emotions'
He was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars
Killer driver sped through Dartford Tunnel at 106mph moments before fatal crash with teenager
He took police on a five-minute pursuit prior to the fatal crash
Loughton locals 'annoyed' as homes left without running water 'for days'
There have been multiple burst water mains in Loughton in recent weeks
Two men wanted in connection with £11k theft at cash point
Police want to speak to the men in connection with the theft
The 'safe' Essex village people flock to with 'thriving' independent shops
This village's businesses are a 'big pull' for people looking to move there!
Charity linked to suspended Reform councillor being 'assessed' by watchdog
He was suspended by Reform UK earlier this week
'Powerful' Suffolk crime drama leaves Netflix fans 'mesmerised'
Netflix fans can easily binge-watch this "brilliant" Suffolk-set crime drama in less than two hours.
'Luxurious' steam train a short drive from Essex to take passengers to 'captivating' Christmas market
It's a fantastic way to get into the Christmas spirit
Noah Woods ‘got through gap in fence’ before he was found in lake, inquest told
The child became separated from a relative in a play area according to Suffolk Police
'I helped save woman's life on Essex bridge - but I don't see myself as a hero'
The trio showed "exceptional selflessness and courage" to step in, help a vulnerable woman and prevent a potential tragedy
Barking man accused of murder after man shot is named
Masum Miah, 42, was found at the scene with gunshot wound and despite best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene
Great Dunmow school undergoes 'emergency closure'
The school has been forced to close
Essex man dies after falling during holiday tragedy
He was drinking in a hotel lobby when he fell and hit his head
Man who dumped rubbish across Brentwood beauty spots named and shamed
He was jailed for nine months and banned from carrying waste
Warning Braintree area 'won’t exist' in 10 years if new homes allowed to be built
The area 'won't exist as we know it' in as little as 10 years time, a council has been warned
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