Woman confronts abuser who treated her cruelly at residential school
Violet Duffy has spoken about how she has been dealing with abuse she suffered "her whole life" outside an inquiry in Edinburgh.
Deputy county council leader cancels 'foolish' net zero and promotes fostering
Essex County Council’s deputy leader used his first executive statement to cancel “net zero ideology” and to champion a major push for fostering in Essex.
School's garden honours 'loveable' boy who died from undiagnosed illness
A family are thankful for a garden honouring their 11-year-old boy who died suddenly as they launch a petition to raise awareness of his condition.
Traffic held on M11 in Essex after crash
Drivers using the M11 near Harlow are facing long delays due to an earlier crash with all traffic being held.
PM says watchdog is 'right' to investigate police handling of Essex teen murder
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is right that the police response to Henry Nowak’s death is being investigated. Police handcuffed Henry Nowak as he lay dying.
When could Essex see a second heatwave?
Forecasts suggest Essex could see temperatures climbing as high as 27C, starting Thursday, June 11, and lasting possibly until Tuesday, June 16.
Braintree Voices choir to celebrate second anniversary with summer concert
Braintree Voices choir is celebrating its second anniversary with a summer concert alongside Chelmsford Male Voice Choir.
Brother and father of Essex teen's killer to face weapons charges
The father and brother of convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa are facing charges related to alleged weapons offences, dated back to the day Henry Nowak was killed.
Nigel Farage calls for 'pure cold rage' over treatment of Essex student
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called for "pure cold rage" over the treatment of murdered Essex student Henry Nowak.
Braintree Institute to screen England's World Cup matches for free
The Institute in Braintree will screen England’s World Cup matches for free in June.
Torrential downpours expected to continue in Essex this week
Torrential downpours are set to continue across Essex this week. The Met Office has forecast heavy showers, hail, and possible thunderstorms
Stansted Airport staff give back to community for Volunteers' Week
Stansted Airport colleagues are marking Volunteers' Week, with nearly 5,000 hours of volunteering over the past year.
Pictures show caravans destroyed in devastating fire
Pictures have emerged from fire crews, showing three caravans destroyed in a fire in Creeksea Lane, Burnham.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on major route
A motorcyclist has died after being involved in a crash on the M11 near Saffron Walden.
Essex man arrested after murder probe launched
An Essex man has been arrested in connection with a murder probe into a missing man after reports of him going overboard in Dorset.
Police release bodycam footage of murdered Essex student in final moments
Police have released bodycam footage of Essex student Henry Nowak in his final moments being handcuffed by Hampshire Constabulary
Jailed: The man who earned £150k by helping construction workers cheat on exams
Bill White, 63, who owns Whitewaters Training in Sible Hedingham, earned at least £153,000 from hundreds of applicants.
Essex County Council leader says cancelling A120 and A12 was 'terrible decision'
Essex County Council’s new leader has warned that poor infrastructure is holding back safety and investment across north and mid-Essex.
Dad smashed whisky bottle into player’s face at park basketball game, court told
A man smashed a whisky bottle into a pal’s head at a basketball game after telling him not to criticise his young son, a court heard.
Motorcyclist rode at 80mph in 30mph zone with passenger after taking drugs
A man who sped at 80mph in a 30mph zone while under the influence of drugs and carrying a passenger has been disqualified from driving.
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