Man wanted by Essex Police after failing to appear in court
Essex Police are looking for 40-year-old Thomas Denicolai in connection with an investigation into threats being made, as well as failing to appear in court.
Police investigating collision that left cyclist with no memory of the incident
Essex Police are investigating a crash on Broomfield Road in Chelmsford that left a cyclist with no memory of the incident.
Man's death at Essex hospital sparks warning for medical procedure
Glen Edward Robert Jay died on March 8, 2025, after undergoing progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum (PPP) at Broomfield Hospital.
Three more arrested in connection to Essex town centre shooting
Two men from Chelmsford, aged 18 and 23, along with a 17-year-old boy from Braintree, have been arrested following a shooting in Market Place.
Fire crews called to late night blaze at smoke-logged building
Firefighters were called to a late night blaze at a commercial building in Great Notley, near Braintree, caused by a faulty lithium ion battery unit.
22-year-old completes 'unbelievably difficult' ultra-marathon in memory of nan
Kai Staines ran 82 kilometres in an ultra marathon, to mark his late nan's 82nd birthday
A12 partially blocked with long delays due to 'incident' amid rush hour
The A12 is partially blocked due to an incident in Essex this evening rush hour (September 4).
Motorcyclist in his 40s dies at scene of Essex crash as man arrested
A motorcyclist in his 40s has died and a man has been arrested after a crash in Corringham yesterday evening.
Jobs at risk as well-known bookmakers could close 100 shops
Popular bookmakers Paddy Power are undertaking a review that could see 100 shops close. Essex stores at risk.
What does sustained rainfall mean for hosepipe ban in Essex?
Essex & Suffolk Water has shared an update on its hosepipe ban after sustained rainfall across the region followed the driest July on record.
Moment builders track suspected cannabis farmer as £1m drugs operation found
Builders used a drone to help police catch a suspected cannabis farmer after finding a £1million drug operation at a former chicken farm near Colchester.
Woman, 37, missing from Essex after car found around 90 miles away
A woman has gone missing and police are appealing for information after her car was found in Eastbourne.
Plane forced to divert to Stansted Airport as fire crews rush to aircraft
A Ryanair flight from East Midlands Airport to Malaga was forced to divert to Stansted Airport this morning.
People in Essex urged to stock up as 'largest ever' El Niño looms
People are being warned about the impacts of the super El Niño that is set to bring unprecedented weather to the UK and Essex.
Poll: We want your views as Reform UK aides quit amid donation allegations
Reform UK has been reported to the Met Police and the Electoral Commission after an undercover Channel 4 News investigation.
Town's first McDonald's set to open later this month
Witham may soon welcome its first McDonald's, with the chain hinting at an opening later this month on Gershwin Boulevard, near the A12.
Parts of Essex to be battered by gale-force winds TODAY
Gale force winds are expected to sweep across parts of Essex, with coastal areas such as Clacton and Harwich forecast to be hit hardest.
Farage to speak as Reform reported to police over alleged US-funded polls
Nigel Farage will address the Reform UK conference today as he faces fresh questions about his party’s finances following a Channel 4 investigation.
Greggs opens at A12 garage in location with fuel so cheap drivers queue
A new Greggs bakery has opened at a petrol garage on the A12 in a location where drivers queued for cheap fuel.
Markshall Estate grows first Essex hops in more than 100 years
Markshall Estate is growing hops in Essex for the first time in more than 100 years.
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