Drivers facing long delays near major route due to fallen tree
Drivers are facing long delays due to a fallen tree near the A120 at Dunmow with the carriageway blocked as a result.
Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
Out-of-control bonfire sparks field blaze in Essex village
Firefighters were called to tackle a field fire in Rickling Green, Essex, yesterday caused by an out-of-control bonfire.
Touching letter written by Dolly Parton resurfaces after star's death aged 80
A letter written by Dolly Parton after she stayed at the Swan in Lavenham, just over the Essex border, has resurfaced after the star's death aged 80.
Historic Essex location used as filming location for upcoming Hollywood blockbuster
Epping Ongar Railway, and one of the railway’s heritage carriages, were picked to feature in Practical Magic 2, featuring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
Man charged with four counts of burglary
A man has been charged with a string of burglaries across Braintree and Halstead as well as a charge of fraud.
Greater Anglia resume normal service nearly two weeks after derailment
Regular service has resumed to train services between Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street after a train derailed in Wickford nearly two weeks ago.
FOUND: Police concerned for the welfare of missing south Essex man
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find missing 37-year-old Leroy Preston, who was last seen in the Basildon area.
Risk of flooding acorss Essex as thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit county
The Met Office has predicted rainfall throughout the day across Essex today, with an hour-by hour forecast.
Pictures show lorry fire at service station close to Stansted Airport
Firefighters were called to Birchanger Service Station near Stansted Airport yesterday after a lorry became engulfed in flames.
Iconic go-karting track to close after 24 years of racing in Essex
A popular go-karting track is set to close after 24 years of racing in Lakeside.
Gardens of Easton Lodge to celebrate harvest with Apples and Bees Day
The Gardens of Easton Lodge are celebrating the annual harvest on Apples and Bees Day.
In pictures: Hatfield Peverel care home raises over £500 for charity
A Hatfield Peverel care home has raised over £900 during its summer fete, that took place last weekend.
Lake at historic woodland completely dried up in drought
Hatfield Forest has been completely dried out and transformed after a long period without rainfall.
Police suspend search for missing 42-year-old after body discovered
Police have suspended their search for a missing 42-year-old following the discovery of a man's body in Marks Tey.
'Reckless' driver jailed for 12 years after crash killed 13-year-old girl
A man, formerly of Chelmsford, has been jailed after a crash that killed a 13-year-old girl in Hertfordshire.
Overturned tractor blocks major roundabout as hay spills onto road
An overturned tractor blocking a major roundabout is causing severe delays in Chelmsford.
Drivers warned of 'Frantic Friday' with busiest roads for more than a DECADE
Drivers are facing the busiest roads for 11 years according to the RAC this August bank holiday.
All we know as Greater Anglia line set to reopen TOMORROW after train derailed
RAIL services are set to resume tomorrow after nearly two weeks of disruption after a train derailed on August 14.
Four miles of traffic as broken down lorry forces M25 lane closures
Drivers are facing severe delays after a lorry broke down on the M25 this afternoon.
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