Councillor insists 'we need change' after leaving independent party to join Reform UK
He will be the council's first Reform UK councillor after leaving the independent party
Shop destroyed and nearby residents evacuated after huge fire in Waltham Abbey
A member of the public spotted the fire and alerted residents
The Essex NHS trusts named among the worst in the country
They have all pledged to improve care following their rankings
TOWIE's Megan McKenna hits back at being called a 'bad mum' over son's development
The former TOWIE star slammed the comment as 'bizarre'
Army and armed police swarm residential Harlow street as acid discovered
The army and armed police attended the scene
Strictly Come Dancing's Thomas Skinner 'sorry' after incident with journalist
He has apologised for what happened
Man rushed to hospital with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after serious crash
The crash involved a car and a pedestrian
NHS issues RAAC crumbling concrete update for Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford after 2035 commitment
There are 41 sites that still contain the substance
Ex trashed woman's home with cat faeces, bleach in washer, and torn bra
Stalker Marcus Sprawling, a dad of three, also smashed a mirror, a TV, an ornament and a jug as well as ripping furniture
Police name officer who died after car crashed into a tree on A414
His family said he will be greatly missed by all who loved him
The Essex stores at risk of closure as chain goes into administration
There are three of the shops in Essex
Woman wants you to see what boyfriend did as he's freed after two months
Mandy Russell says she now knows why women drop charges when they are beaten by a partner
When the Red Arrows are set to fly over Essex on the way to major air display
You might see or hear them overhead
Exact date award-winning ice cream stall will open at popular Essex shopping centre
Award-winning Snowflake Gelato is opening new a stall in Essex
A1112 Dagenham recap as serious crash puts man in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries
The road was closed in both directions
Major 1,700 home development near Clacton described as 'place people can be proud of'
The huge development also includes plans for a new primary school
Charles' devastating three-word remark as he became king three years ago
King Charles officially ascended the British throne three years ago today (September 10) and issued a heartbreaking address to the nation following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Plans to change how recycling is collected in Essex towns
The new plans will be prioritised over the area getting wheelie bins
Parents could be offered parking permits after issues near school
It is hoped it will discourage inconsiderate parking near the school
Olly Murs, Ellie Taylor, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Dermot O'Leary’s ‘hazy’ memories of iconic V Festival
The festival was a huge date in the Essex calendar
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