Police officer accused of death threat banned from Essex
The case of 42-year-old Ryan Gwilym was brought before Judge Samantha Leigh at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday
Manhunt launched to find wanted sex offender last seen in Essex
A serial sex offender who was last seen in Essex is wanted to police after failing to show up at court.
All train lines BLOCKED after TWO vehicles crash into bridge
Greater Anglia trains travelling between London and Norwich are affected due to two vehicles crashing into a bridge.
Sex offender who used AI to make indecent images of children is jailed
A 51-year-old repeat offending registered sex offender from Harlow has been jailed
Drug dealer who ran ‘lucrative’ Class A line and used enforcer is jailed
A drug dealer linked to violence and exploitation has been jailed for more than five years.
Best beer gardens to enjoy the heatwave this bank holiday
With the May bank holiday set for temperatures of up to 30C, we have put together some of the best beer gardens in and around Colchester.
Colchester's 'most dangerous streets' in March revealed
Police.uk data has revealed the 'most dangerous streets' in Colchester for March.
Wish You Were Here...? presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 as fans pay tribute
Judith Chalmers, who has died at the age of 90, was well known for presenting the show Wish You Were Here...?
Recap as M25 drivers face 70 minute delays after 'incident'
Drivers are facing delays of at least an hour due to an incident on the M25, with all traffic being held
Traffic held on M25 as 'incident' causes HOUR-LONG delays
All traffic is being held on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel due to an incident.
All traffic held near Essex airport due to vehicle fire
A major Essex motorway has been brought to a standstill following a vehicle fire.
Teenager arrested after cyclist left 'seriously injured' in crash
A man has been arrested after a cyclist was left seriously injured in an early morning crash.
All the Essex stores we could lose as Morrisons announces 100 closures
Morrisons is planning to close 100 Morrisons Daily stores over the coming months, as it blamed government policy choices for rising costs.
Primary school planned for 750-home development scrapped by government
Lodge Farm Free School, planned for a 750-home development in Witham, has been scrapped by the government.
One of the worlds largest ships to dock in Essex on bank holiday
One of the world’s largest mega container ships is due to dock in Essex over the bank holiday weekend.
New sighting confirmed in search for missing Essex teenager
Police searching for a missing teenage girl say she has been seen in the Manningtree area of Essex.
Essex site manager admits safety failings after labourer dies in incident
A construction manager from Essex is among those convicted following the death of a labourer on a site in Surrey.
Health alert upgraded to AMBER as people warned of 'rise in deaths'
Parts of Essex could reach 32C as Met Office and UKHSA amber heat health alert has been issued for a "mini heatwave".
'Risk to life' warning in place TODAY as temperatures to reach 32C in Essex
The Met Office and UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert for the whole of Essex this bank holiday weekend as temperatures set to hit 32C.
Live updates as THREE new designers open at Braintree Village
Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles have come to Braintree Village in time for this sunny bank holiday weekend.
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