Police secure charges against 14 individuals following protests outside Essex hotel
ESSEX police has confirmed that charges have been secured against 14 individuals, following protests outside a hotel in Essex.
Anglian Water offers to pay £62.8m enforcement package after Ofwat investigation
The entire package will be funded by Anglian Water's shareholders, with no cost to customers.
Crews extinguish kitchen fire at Essex home after dishwasher caught fire at night
FIREFIGHTERS have issued safety advice after a dishwasher caught fire during the night at a home in Essex.
Horse that slipped into body of water in Essex rescued by specialist firefighters
A HORSE has been rescued by firefighters after it slipped into water in Essex.
Firefighter rescues bird of prey from roof in Essex after it got tangled in aerial
A FIREFIGHTER has rescued a hawk from the roof of a house in Essex, after the bird of prey tangled itself in an aerial.
Jailed in Essex: The 14 individuals put behind bars in the county this month
From stealing thousands of pounds from their grandmother's pension, to running over an elderly landlord's foot, these 14 individuals will serve jail time
Fundraiser for Essex knife crime charity welcomes celebrity quiz specialist
A community fundraiser for a charity battling knife crime across Essex attracted support from a celebrity quiz professional.
Three men jailed for handling stolen car parts as they face deportation
He also said there was “nothing to distinguish” between the offenders.
Poor interactions in 'Requires Improvement' Essex mental health ward
Since the last inspection, the trust had made improvements to the previous breaches, with 23 out of 25 breaches now being met.
Essex MP backs campaign to stop 112-mile-long pylon corridor
Witham’s MP backs calls against a 112-mile-long pylon corridor as campaigners continue their fight.
Man arrested in connection with 'serious' assault following 20-minute police chase
A MAN has been arrested in Witham, following a 20-minute chase on-foot.
In photos: Thrilled fans wait outside Essex airport for Lionesses to arrive
THRILLED England fans have gathered outside Southend Airport ahead of the arrival of the victorious Lionesses following their Euro win
Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre to temporarily increase to 1,245 beds
A CENTRE for asylum seekers near Braintree will have its capacity temporarily increased, government officials have confirmed.
MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?
Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.
Essex teenager hoping to 'scale past £100k in revenue' with towel business
A SAVVY teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year.
Japan's ambassador to the UK praises Tiptree jam firm after visit
AN esteemed Japanese diplomat says he “learnt so much” after visiting a famous jam-making business in Tiptree.
Speed restrictions to be implemented on busy Essex road to prevent more fatal crashes
NEW road safety measures are being implemented on a busy Essex road to help reduce fatal crashes.
Charity hopeful to rebuild nature reserve after 'heartbreaking' fire
A charity is hopeful to rebuild a nature reserve in Maldon which was destroyed in a “heartbreaking” fire.
Sex offender's humiliation as internet search history is read out
Ian Richardson, 73, of St Osyth, had his electronic devices installed with tracking software to monitor his use of the internet.
Police issue update as protest groups gathered outside Essex hotel
Peaceful protests took place outside an Essex hotel this afternoon, police confirmed.
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