Fraudster who made more than £86,000 selling fake Rolex watches jailed
A fraudster who scammed people out of thousands of pounds selling fake Rolex watches on eBay has been jailed.
Essex Police officer faces claim he failed drugs test while on duty
An Essex Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing after testing positive for cocaine while on duty, he will appear before a misconduct panel on April 17.
Major rail disruption as ALL Essex routes face delays or cancellations
A signalling fault has caused severe disruption to Greater Anglia train services across Essex, London and Suffolk.
Serving Essex police officer cleared of assault charge but remains suspended
A serving Essex Police officer who was charged with assault has had the case against him dropped
Severe delays on M25 near Dartford Crossing amid protest concerns
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to reports of a broken down vehicle.
Police bodycam shows officers racing to save elderly couple after blaze breaks out
Many residents in Braintree were evacuated after a shed fire spread to a property causing extensive damage.
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Could Essex see hosepipe ban as reservoirs below normal?
Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.
Iconic 90s star announced as final headline act for Castle Park festival
ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.
Pub on picturesque Essex island named among UK's 'cosiest'
An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.
Visitors enjoy Spring Shopping Fair at Cressing Temple Barns
Visitors enjoyed crafts, entertainment and refreshments at the Spring Shopping Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.
Police speak out after claims of Essex car break-in being linked to asylum seeker
Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.
Recap as A12 traffic held due to crash between car and lorry
A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held
Long delays as A12 partially blocked due to 'obstruction in road'
COMMUTERS are facing delays on the A12 near Danbury as it is blocked heading towards London this morning
Police plan in place as fuel protests planned TODAY at Dartford Crossing and M25
Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.
Witham business receives King's Award for Innovation two years running
Witham based Aconda Industrial Carriers Ltd has received the King's Award for innovation for the second year running.
How to see some of the world's largest passenger planes over Essex
Essex offers some of the most varied and accessible plane-spotting in England with Stansted, Southend and RAF airstrips on the doorstep.
Woman claims she was given fake £10 at Post Office branch
A woman is warning people to check their money after she says she was given a counterfeit £10 note from a Post Office branch.
Luxury six-bedroom Essex home with indoor pool goes on sale for £2.2m
A luxurious home with an indoor swimming pool has gone on the market for £2.2 million in Essex.
Historic tearooms near Colchester offers perfect sunny lunch spot
The Shoulder of Mutton in Halstead Road at Aldham features five rooms filled with antiques, as well as a cafe offering inside and outdoor seating.
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