Greater Anglia warns passengers DO NOT TRAVEL throughout day amid fallen tree
Train passengers using Greater Anglia are being told do not travel throughout the day on multiple routes after a fallen tree damaged overhead wires.
Essex town among the friendliest places to retire – how much it costs to live there
Frinton in Essex has been named one of the friendliest places to retire in the UK. But how much does it cost to live there?
Darts legend Bobby George praises Macmillan nurses, and opens up about his career
Darts legend Bobby George discusses Macmillan Cancer Support, a £2,000 Colchester fundraiser and Luke Littler’s impact on the sport.
£1.3M funding means all 35 homes in Cressing development will be affordable
A full housing development of 35 homes will be delivered as affordable housing thanks to more than £1million in developer funding.
The James Bond favourite with a surprising Essex connection you may not know about
Chelmsford-born Jack Lowden is reportedly the favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Eight birds injured and traumatised after being trapped on glue-covered sticks
Six blue tits and two great tits were rescued from glue traps in Essex after being found injured near a bird feeder. Essex Police and RSPCA are investigating.
Man wanted after 'dangerously out of control dog' attacked greyhound
Police appeal for witnesses after a greyhound was injured by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier near Steeple Bay Caravan Park on October 8.
MAJOR delays on M25 with speed restriction in place on Dartford Crossing
Drivers approaching the Dartford Crossing are facing major delays with a speed restriction in place.
Train passengers told DO NOT TRAVEL due to fallen tree across tracks
Stansted Express passengers face major delays and cancellations after a tree fell on tracks at Stansted Mountfitchet, with disruption until 8.15pm October 23.
Recap as trees fall and roads closed across Essex amid Storm Austen
Storm Austen is continuing to disrupt Essex residents with winds picking up, resulting in roads flooded and trees fallen.
Cancer survivor dedicates emotional poem to hospital surgeon at Essex hospital
A cancer survivor has dedicated a poem to the hospital surgeon who guided her through treatment after a clear mammogram was followed weeks later by a diagnosis
Essex MP launches annual Witham Poppy Appeal with £500 donation
Armed forces veterans and their families in mid Essex will receive vital support as this year's Poppy Appeal gets underway with a £500 donation
Urgent appeal after fly-tipping leaves TV, mattresses and car seat on village road
Braintree District Council probes fly-tipping on Elm Road, Feering, where mattresses, a TV, a child's car seat and waste were dumped on October 19.
HUNDREDS of homes without power across multiple postcodes
Power cut affects more than 500 customers across six postcodes in Halstead and Colchester, UK Power Networks says, after faults reported October 23.
Households urged to check letterboxes for £150 energy bill boost
Warm Home Discount: millions in England and Wales will receive letters confirming a £150 energy bill rebate this winter, with letters through January 2027.
Reform UK support hits record low according to latest polling
According to the latest poll, support for Reform UK has dipped to a record low.
Met Office advice everyone should follow during strong winds
The Met Office has issued advice for people to follow to follow during the threat of Storm Austen across Essex.
Long delays on major Essex route due to 'incident'
A12 northbound delays in Essex as one lane closes between Junction 17 Howe Green and Junction 18 Sandon, with queues back to Galleywood near Chelmsford.
Man wanted by police after failing to appear at court
A man from Harlow is wanted by police after failing to appear at court.
Teen robber behind terrifying crime spree locked up after machete threat
Thurrock robber Kevin DaSilva, 19, jailed for 50 months after six robberies in Grays and Tilbury, threatening a man with a machete and possessing cannabis.
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