Woman 'helped herself to Cheerios' after 'violent murder' of close friend at Braintree flat, court hears
The alleged killer described the victim as a "lovely girl" and that they were "close friends"
Popular Essex countryside pub shuts as it awaits new owners
The team has thanked its "wonderful" customers for their support over the years
Rainham pharmacy's registration suspended amid 'safe care' concerns
A report found a number of concerns
Child injured while being forced to stand on 'overcrowded' school bus
Children are having to stand on the bus while it drives on major roads like the A12 and A120, parents have said
Essex tourist drowned in tragedy on family holiday to Indonesia
A court heard he died after getting into difficulty in the water
Three Essex schools forced to close in Loughton
The schools have undergone emergency closures
Southend Airport confirms brand new route to 'beautiful' Greek destination
The routes will begin next spring
Essex County cricketer suspended from club after being accused of raping woman
He also grew up in Essex and went to school in the county
Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in attack he 'can't forget'
The former Premier League star said he only decided to share the story in his new book 'at the last minute'
Loughton neighbourhood left without water again due to burst main
They have been without water for a whole day
Man arrested after derelict Tilbury pub set on fire
The man remains in custody
Police 'concerned' about missing Harlow teen they 'need to find'
The public should contact the force if they have any information
Exact date long-awaited Lidl set to open brand new supermarket in Essex town
The town's first-ever and long-awaited Lidl will open early next month
Landowner refuses 'hideous' road to be built in 2850 new home plan for Halstead
A plan for 2,850 homes requires a link road through land that the owners are refusing to sell
Family’s heart-break after death of skilled young mechanic, 20, in crash
They say the chance to "create some stories and memories" has been "ripped away"
The historic Essex site the backdrop of Hollywood blockbuster that you can watch
Movie buffs can bring their own picnics and snacks while watching the movie at the place it was filmed!
Maths tutor shared sexual images with inmate at scandal-hit HMP Chelmsford
She had formed a relationship with the inmate
The Essex street so riddled with potholes fed up residents have taken action
Locals are concerned that there could be a crash if action isn't taken
Care home resident dies after choking on ham
The 56-year-old should have been supervised during meals, a report said
Armed police raid Benfleet home as three men arrested
Police say locals may have been 'alarmed' to see the incident take place
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