Family seek justice against child sex offender who assaulted their little girl
A family is encouraging potential other victims to come forward against a child sex abuser who assaulted their little girl.
Domestic abuse rapes make up 40% of all rapes in Essex, investigation finds
More than 40 per cent of rape cases in Essex are domestic abuse rapes, a police detective superintendent has confirmed.
Teen caught drug driving weeks after suspended sentence is jailed for 6 months
A teenager will spend three months in jail after multiple breaches of a suspended sentence, including drug driving, following sentencing for affray.
Three TV chefs up for live demonstrations at annual Essex Food and Craft Fair
The Essex Food and Craft Fair is set to serve up a packed weekend of live cooking, local flavours and handmade gifts, showcasing some big foodie names.
Councillors unanimously approve 55-home development in Halstead
Plans for a 55-home development on the edge of Halstead have been given the green light by Braintree District Council.
Thrilling Red Arrows finale not seen since 90s to return to Essex skies
An iconic Red Arrows manoeuvre not seen since 1997 is returning to wow Essex crowds at this summer’s Clacton Airshow.
Life-size rhino made from recycled cans visits Braintree shopping centre
A life-sized recycled rhino sculpture visited George Yard Shopping Centre in Braintree before heading to Colchester Zoo.
Man charged with cocaine dealing offence after arrest on busy road
A man has been charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine following an arrest in Halstead's Mount Hill.
Manhunt launched for criminal wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for information to help locate a man from Basildon who wanted on a recall to prison.
Severe delays after crash on M25 with emergency services on scene
A crash involving two cars and a van has caused major delays back to Essex on a busy stretch of the M25.
Rare vintage Jaguar bought for £15 could fetch £55k at auction after 63 years
A rare vintage Jaguar bought for £15 in 1963 is being sold at an auction in Colchester and could fetch up to £55,000.
A12 to be hit by closures for rest of the week
The A12 is set to be hit by closures this week as the Essex and Suffolk areas see maintenance and improvement works.
Drivers to face 33-mile diversion as major road to close from TODAY
Starting from today drivers using the A120 near Braintree are to face 33-mile diversions due to National Highways work.
Thousands impacted as major airline scraps multiple Stansted routes
Budget airliner, Ryanair has scrapped a number of Stansted Airport routes due to rising costs.
Four garage sites up for sale in Essex as chain winds down operations
Several former ATS Euromaster garages across Essex have been put on the market in Clacton, Colchester, Chelmsford and Thurrock.
Tributes paid to former Essex MP, who died aged 88
The former Saffron Walden MP, Sir Alan Haselhurst, who served for more than 40 years has died aged 88.
Investigation into sexual offences in Essex highlights prevalence of the issue
This investigation into sexual offences in Essex has been one of the most challenging, important, and heartbreaking subjects I've undertaken.
X Factor star announces split from wife after 'drifting apart'
The Essex-based former X Factor star Jake Quickenden has announced his separation from wife Sophie Church after four years.
Police officer forced to relocate after being misidentified in murder case
A police officer who was falsely identified to be involved in the Henry Nowak murder case in Southampton has been forced to relocate following death threats.
Major airport with daily Stansted flights to CLOSE in shock move
Dubai International Airport is set to close to passengers in the next decade affecting Stansted passengers.
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