Two arrested after violent protests over Essex teens murder
Two people have been arrested following a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak, that turned violent.
Three geese injured after being shot by 'slingshot or crossbow' in Essex park
Three geese have been injured by what police believe to be a crossbow or slingshot in a Waltham Abbey park in Essex.
Delays of 90 minutes on M11 after serious crash
A major Essex motorway is experiencing disruption following a crash on the M11 near Harlow.
Cancellations to Essex train services due to 'trespass incident'
Train services have been cancelled due to a trespass incident including those between Liverpool Street and Stansted.
Tommy Robinson joins protest amid outrage over Henry Nowak murder
Political activist, Tommy Robinson joined hundreds to protest in Southampton over the murder of Essex student, Henry Nowak.
Delays on busy stretch of A12 after crash
A major Essex road is experiencing disruption following a crash on the A12 Northbound near Chelmsford.
Reform orders Essex libraries to STOP promoting LGBTQ pride events
The new Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has told staff not to promote the inclusive events
Violence erupts as protestors target police over murder of Essex student
Violence has erupted between police and protestors in Southampton over the death of Henry Nowak.
Braintree Council's new leader has promised 'delivery and change'
Councillor Tom Cunningham has formally taken the reins as leader of Braintree Council, promising “delivery and change”.
Essex in long 'crisis' of sexual violence as 93% of victims knew their attacker
CARA, a charity providing specialist support for victims and survivors of sexual offences, says 93 per cent of victims were assaulted by someone they knew.
New bus service to improve key transport links for rural communities
The 90 route connecting Witham and Maldon has been welcomed by the MP for Witham
Anger as dead seal left 'decomposing' on beach for five days
Residents of Walton-on-the-Naze were "appalled" that the body of a seal which had been washed up opposite the Bath House Pub was not removed for almost a week.
Reported 22,000 sexual offences in 5 years in Essex does not tell the full story
Almost 22,000 rape and sexual assault offences were recorded by police across Essex in just five years, figures show.
15th-century Essex pub featured in iconic BBC show has asking price cut
A 15th-century pub featured in the 80s-90s BBC series Lovejoy has had its asking price cut by £134,500.
Residents told to 'prepare' for EXTREME weather phenomenon
Residents are being told to prepare ahead of extreme weather phenomenon El Nino which could arrive in the UK this year.
Historic Thames barge ship returns to Essex coast after 30-years
The vessel is due to arrive on the afternoon of Saturday, June 7, before opening to visitors the following day.
Teen jailed for 'significant role' in drugs gang as £147k cocaine seized
A teenager from Witham who played a "significant role" in a drugs gang flooding the town with cocaine has been jailed for three years.
Killer of Essex teen was investigated in 2023 over reported theft of blades
Vickrum Digwa, who stabbed university student Henry Nowak to death, was investigated by police in 2023 on suspicion of stealing Sikh ceremonial blades.
Murder probe continues as Essex victim named after three arrests
A murder investigation continues after the death of an Essex man recovered from the water in Poole Harbour near Arne Bay.
Fate of multi-million-pound restaurant still unclear as old pub boarded up
A HISTORIC former pub which is amidst a multi-million-pound transformation has had its windows boarded up and faces an uncertain future.
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