Colchester locals 'feel ignored and dismissed' as council plans for 20,000 new homes
Residents are very worried about infrastructure
Retired police officer's cause of death overseas remains unknown
He had retired early from the police after being shot
Every council change across Essex in 2026 local elections
Reform achieved a major victory across Essex in the 2026 local elections
Plans to build new spa and 115-space car park at Brentwood leisure centre
The centre sees thousands of visitors every year
Anger over 'disgraceful' parking 'like the wild west' outside Heybridge primary school
Parents and residents demand action after 'longstanding parking problems'
Pedestrian suffers head injury after hit and run crash in Waltham Abbey
The driver of the car involved failed to stop at the scene
Police warning as they 'will not tolerate' bad behaviour in Southend
A dispersal order has been put in place
Face of serial burglar who smashed his way into Essex homes
The man also burgled properties in other counties
M25 delays on Dartford Bridge as crash blocks two lanes
Two lanes are closed along the road this morning causing lengthy delays
Discarded vehicles catch fire at Upminster scrap yard
The cause of the fire is being investigated
Special measures school makes massive U-turn in new Ofsted inspection
Children now have a school they can take pride in, according to inspectors
TOWIE's Pete Wicks to return to our screens with new series of For Dogs' Sake
He will be working abroad to find out how rescue works in other countries
Route and timings as RAF Red Arrows flypast to soar over Essex for King's birthday
People living in parts of Essex might be able to spot the military aircraft fly over the county
Stansted Airport hits back after being ranked among the worst for flight delays
Analysis of official figures has found the airports with the longest flight delays - but factors outside of an airport's control can impact punctuality
Reform UK's Nigel Farage parties in Essex with Reform winners
It's been a big day for his party
Essex man, 21, died after 'fall' on holiday in Portugal
He was found unresponsive after a friend noticed he had not returned
Man banned from owning animals for life after leaving dog and cat with no food or water
A cat and dog were left to live in a fly infested squalor
Reform takeover is huge moment for Essex as 25 year Conservative era ends
There is simply no understating how big a moment this for Essex
Police tape off Witham home after woman seriously injured and man arrested
The arrested man has also been taken to hospital
The commuter town on the edge of Essex that's changed a lot over the years
'I'm part of the neighbourhood watch, and lots of people look out for each other'
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