Eastenders star Shane Richie arrested on suspicion of drink driving
Officers arrested him in Harlow, and he will appear in court next month
Car and caravan fire closes lanes on M25
Emergency services attended the scene
Sewage still flowing into rivers from ‘storm overflows’ despite dry summer
The water companies say that monitoring data from storm overflows can give false readings
Chelmsford homeless community not convinced over Andy Burnham’s rough sleeper pledge
One rough sleeper said they will "believe it when I see it"
Police launch fresh appeal as seven month-long manhunt continues
A man has been wanted by Essex Police for nearly seven months
Elderly man left with head injuries after late night assault
Essex Police has launched an appeal for information
Fresh investigation launched into huge fire and explosion at industrial site
A major incident was declared at the time of the fire and explosion
Bin lorry engulfed in flames in 'unacceptable' incident
The lorry had to be cut open to stop the blaze
Teacher banned after lying on job applications
It was found that his actions showed "repeated and calculated" dishonesty
Faces and stories of Essex killer, rapist and violent attackers jailed this month
Some of the criminality would not be as widely known if it were not for an EssexLive reporter being there in the courtroom
Your legal rights if a shop refuses you a refund — including if it's better to buy in store or online
Here's when shops have to refund you and when they don't.
Swimmers hurling 'vulgar' abuse at volunteers and climbing into gardens at Essex beauty spot
'They are causing her all kinds of aggravation. It can become like a frat party'
The plans for 1300 homes in Essex area that could go ahead despite being refused
Concerns over traffic, school places and other issues have been raised
Essex man loses more than 14st after being too 'embarrassed' to walk
Harry Cox knew he had to change when it felt like he 'wasn't really living, just getting through each day'
Man with baby dummy fetish back in prison days after release
He reached into the pram of a two-month-old baby and stole a dummy in one incident
Essex holidaymaker says Suffolk wildfire is ‘something out of an apocalypse film’
His dog was rescued from their lodge by a police officer
Heat alert issued for Essex as county to sizzle in 30C temperatures
There could be a greater risk to the lives of vulnerable people
Sick rapist put behind bars for horrific offending - but police believe there could be more victims
He told one of the girls no-one would believe her
Photos show huge Colchester fire with smoke clouds towering over area
People are being advised to avoid the area
Fire service provide update on Middlewick Ranges fire
There are currently 50 firefighters at the scene
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