Young cooks serve food to ladies' group at Braintree Salvation Army
Young cooks have been learning to make quiche and cupcakes from scratch as part of Braintree Salvation Army's summer cooking programme.
Fire crews issue wildfire warning as dry grassland charred by bonfire
Fire crews have warned that the risk of wildfires remains despite rainfall, after grassland in Rickling was destroyed by an out of control bonfire.
Thunderstorms could hit Essex this bank holiday weekend as forecast revealed
The long bank holiday weekend could be a washout in Essex with the potential of thunderstorms, according to weather experts.
Mayor lauds children who are 'dumping their devices' to grow sunflowers
The Witham Mayor has praised children who are engaging with nature, ahead of the town's first 'Sunflower Growing Competition'.
Dolly Parton tribute act that tours worldwide 'devastated' by star's death
Australian Kelly O’Brien, 50, of Hertfordshire, has been putting on The Dolly show for the last 20 years and regularly tours the UK, US, and her home country.
Tributes paid to 'true legend' following death of Dolly Parton
American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died aged 80 following a “brief battle with cancer” on Tuesday.
James Cleverly says RAF base was 'always the wrong site' for asylum seekers
Sir James Cleverly said Wethersfield’s former RAF base was “always the wrong site” for asylum accommodation after
Drivers warned of potential flooding amid thunderstorms alert across Essex
Drivers are being warned of potential disruption from thunderstorms and heavy rain across Essex.
Essex and Suffolk Water update as business water use slashed since hosepipe ban
Businesses across Essex and Suffolk have cut their water use by more than 15 per cent since a hosepipe ban began earlier this month.
Where to see Red Arrows over Essex tomorrow as route and times confirmed
The Red Arrows will take to skies tomorrow in a highly anticipated display for the Clacton Airshow.
Finchingfield Three-Legged Race to return for day of family fun
Hundreds of visitors are expected to attend the Finchingfield Three-Legged Race when it returns to the village next month.
Fire service issues update after blaze sends smoke billowing near homes
The fire service has issued an update after a grass fire broke out on Scraley Road in Heybridge earlier today.
Man left with serious injuries after alleged assault
Bevin King, 38, of South Woodham Ferrers has been charged with GBH after a man was left with life-threatening injuries following an assault in Maldon.
More than a tonne of construction waste dumped on Essex conservation area
More than one tonne of construction and demolition waste was dumped on conservation land in Epping Forest.
71-year-old charged with breaching ban from town centre eight times
A 71-year-old man has been charged with breaching a ban from Braintree town centre.
Look inside new restaurant at popular garden centre after £200k refit
A garden centre off the A127 has unveiled its expanded restaurant following a £200,000 refurbishment.
Essex seaside town named among best places to live in UK
Frinton has been named among the best seaside towns in the UK, and named great value for potential homebuyers.
Cannabis grow found in 'wooded area' near rural village
A cannabis grow has been destroyed after being found in a wooded area near West Bergholt.
Smoke seen billowing close to homes as firefighters tackle blaze
Fire crews have been called to a blaze on grassland near Scraley Road in Heybridge.
Police to patrol Clacton Airshow as restrictions in place
Police have issued safety advice ahead of the Clacton Air Show, which is expected to draw large crowds.
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