New neighbourhood policing teams make 500 arrests in three months across Essex
Essex Police’s newly launched neighbourhood teams have made more than 500 arrests across the county in just three months.
Father-of-two admits causing death of 'loving' biker by dangerous driving
A father of two has admitted to killing a “loving” biker by dangerous driving.
Tickets on sale for world's largest inflatable assault course coming to Essex
The Monster, one of the world's largest inflatable assault courses, is coming to Braintree Village.
Eight people arrested on suspicion of immigration offences across Essex
Seven men and one woman have been arrested on suspicion of immigration charges after checks on businesses to check legal status of workers.
Jury shown dramatic moment armed police arrested Essex teen for trying to buy gun
Jurors have been shown the moment a neo-Nazi teen was arrested by armed police after he exchanged money for a gun in a supermarket car park.
Man banned from Braintree town centre following "persistent" anti social behaviour
A MAN in his 50s has been banned from Braintree town centre after "persistently" breaching its public spaces protection order.
Trains running between Stansted Airport and London all cancelled due to 'broken rail'
Train services between Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street are all cancelled due to a broken rail, with disruption expected until further notice.
Stansted Airport announce exciting new destination available from 2026
London Stansted is welcoming Turkish Airlines from 2026, with the national flag carrier to launch 14 weekly flights to Istanbul.
Officers in Braintree detect more than 50 motoring offences in just one day
On an operation which lasted just one day, officers in Braintree detected 53 motoring offences in Coggeshall Road.
Six Essex Police front counters to close as trade union blasts 'worrying blow'
“This isn’t just about nine jobs going, this is about the loss of a known, local point for members of the public to contact the police. They will be missed by people in communities across Essex.
Young child 'shaken' after 'inappropriate interaction' with woman in Essex
Essex Police are issuing two images, one which was taken at the time and one which was taken on a later date.
The police stations in Essex which will close front counters next week - here's where
The force says they are "prioritising visible Neighbourhood Policing" as they announce changes to front counter services at some stations
Here's how MPs in North and Mid Essex voted on the welfare reform bill
A new bill aiming to reform the government’s welfare system has been approved by parliament.
Care home lights up with 'colour and joy' for first-ever Pride festival
Boars Tye care home near Witham has celebrated its first ever Pride festival.
Braintree health and fitness expert encourages others to join sector
Braintree fitness expert Lauren Todd is championing the value of health and exercise as a lifelong career and a source of wellbeing.
Essex authority to extend dogs-on-leads rule in public parks year-round
Rules about keeping dogs on leads are set to be extended year-round following a decision by Maldon District Council.
First cohort of sixth formers prepare to leave specialist school in Witham
The first cohort of sixth formers is preparing to leave Chatten Free School in Witham.
Essex woman desperate for help to gain access to lifesaving equipment
Lucie Powell says 'she's begging for lifesaving wheelchairs' after going from being being fully able-bodied to being bound to a chair.
Travel back 900 years at Essex aerodrome's time-travelling weekend
Visitors will be able to travel through 900 years of history during time-travelling weekend at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Purleigh.
Six police stations in major Essex towns closing front counters this month
Police announcing it will shut six of its front counters across the county. From Friday, 11 July, the front counter at six police stations will close.
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