School holidays in Essex could move as part of new council plans
School holidays in Essex could change under new plans proposed by Reform led Essex County Council.
Three people reported for 'speeding' on river using personal watercraft
Three individuals have been reported for speeding on the River Colne using personal watercraft.
Van and car crash blocks A12 with heavy traffic building
A crash involving a car and a van has partially blocked the A12 near Witham.
11 gull chicks released into the wild after weeks of hand-rearing
Eleven gull chicks have been released back into the wild after weeks of care.
Epic 39-hour 100-mile trek sees Essex friends conquer castles for charity
After almost 40 hours of walking, two Essex friends have completed a gruelling 100-mile challenge and raised more than £3,000 for two charities.
Greater Anglia issue update after major disruption due to track fire
Greater Anglia have resumed services into London after a track-side fire near Stratford on Friday led to days of disruption.
Woodend Farm School in Witham praised for Values-Based Education
Woodend Farm School in Witham has been praised for its unique approach and Values-Based Education.
Essex County Council under fire for abandoning Climate Action Commission
Essex County Council has withdrawn its support for the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC), a move commissions say could impact six years of work.
Braintree men stole £8,000 of duty-free products from Stansted Airport
Maciej Dworzynski, 34, Robert Vernica, 35, and Tomasz Chilinksi, 42, tried to pull off the heist in April last year but were caught by the authorities.
Polls punish Farage over £5m gift while Clacton voters insist it’s a 'stitch‑up’
National polls suggest that Nigel Farage may face a loss of support over a gift ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Airline launches new flights to 'world-class' ski destination from Stansted
Jet2 has announced new ski flights to Innsbruck in Austria, launching from Stansted Airport in Essex.
Stansted Airport sets out target to inspire 25,000 young people
Stansted Airport is aiming to support at least 25,000 young people through its education and skills programmes by 2030.
Essex Police given £5.6m boost to protect Jewish communities
Essex Police will receive £5.6 million in government funding to help protect Jewish communities, amid a rise in anti-semitism.
CCTV appeal as man assaulted and left with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Braintree.
Police searching for man and woman after £1000 alcohol robbery
Police have released a CCTV image of two suspects involved in a robbery at Tesco in Theydon Bois.
Man 'arrested on suspicion of threating to kill' Nigel Farage
A man has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to reports.
CCTV appeal update after attempted burglary at town centre home
Police have now identified a man in relation to an attempted burglary in in Braintree town centre.
Man sought by police after £5,000 of jewellery stolen from Essex home
Essex Police want to identify a man after jewellery worth more than £5,000 was stolen from a home on The Dashes in Harlow.
Police hunting for man with seven aliases wanted on recall to prison
Police are hunting for a man wanted on recall to prison with 7 aliases and connections in Basildon, Brentwood and Tendring.
Tory leader calls for televised debate between Nigel Farage and Count Binface
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a televised debate between Nigel Farage and Count Binface at today's PMQs.
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