Air ambulance lands on A12 after a 'severe' car crash closing road
Motorists have also been seen reversing and doing U-turns to avoid joining the A12.
Puppy dies and owner, 82, injured after attack in village cemetery
Keith Wallis, 82, had moved in with daughter Maria Martin after losing his wife in 2021.
Expansion for popular tea room in Coggeshall with new 'stylish' deli and coffee van
A range of full-time and seasonal positions are now open across both the tearoom and the new deli.
Three Essex Hobbycraft stores closing as jobs axed in shake-up
AN arts and crafts superstore is closing its doors at a Basildon town centre shopping park as part of a major restructuring of the business
Witham man charged after stolen van stopped by police on A414 near Maldon
Essex Police’s Roads Policing Unit officers located a stolen van travelling along the A414 in the Maldon district
Essex M&S issues due to 'cyber incident' affecting the company nationwide
THE BOSS of a national supermarket chain has confirmed that a cyber incident has taken place against the firm after the Colchester branch has been facing processing issues for customers.
Man admits to attempted burglary after officers respond to 999 call in Braintree
A MAN has admitted to equipped attempted burglary after officers responded to a 999 call within 5 minutes.
'Stunning and historic' private island estate in Essex on sale for £25 million
The famous Osea Island in Essex is on sale with a guide price of £25 million, with the island previously playing host to some celebrity guests.
REVEALED: Ambulance trust spends £9million on overtime wages
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust, which operates ambulances in Suffolk, spent more than £9million on overtime wages for crews last year.
Dozens of dog fouling complaints made to council - but no fines issued
NEW figures have revealed that Braintree District Council have issued zero fines, despite receiving over 30 dog fouling complaints.
Grade II Essex wedding venue put on market for more than £3million after closure
A POPULAR wedding venue which was ‘left with no other choice’ to close last month is now on the market for millions of pounds.
High Garrett works due to last until October as part of 'multi-billion pound' scheme
HIGH Garrett will undergo essential gas works, as part of a 'multi-billion pound investment'.
Investigation: this is how easy it is to buy a 12-inch blade at a boot sale
Knife crime has understandably received a lot of press coverage, but just how easy is it to buy a large weapon? We decided to find out for ourselves.
Train lines 'blocked' and delays confirmed at busy Essex airport station
TRAIN lines are blocked at a busy Essex airport and disruption is expected “until further notice”.
Essex's most prolific Japanese Knotweed hotspots are revealed
Japanese Knotweed sightings around Essex are recorded by Environet, with larger areas like Southend and Brentwood being among the hotspots.
Second World War veteran who was 'always looking to the future' has died at 102
Roy Daines, a Second World War veteran who lived in Silver End, has died at 102.
Kids 'make a difference' and donate 30 inches of hair to Little Princess Trust
Cameron and Emma “wanted to make a difference”, and cut 30 inches off their hair and raised £680 for Little Princess Trust.
Meet the rising Essex musician tipped for greatness playing a major UK festival
A rapidly rising musician who loves to visit Colchester Castle says her forthcoming appearance at a major music festival came as a “surprise” after being told over the phone.
Upcoming road closures across Colchester and Essex including a new cycleway
VARIOUS road closures and restrictions are coming to north and mid Essex in the coming weeks as replacement and repair works take place.
Essex Police introduce new scheme to bring shoplifting suspects before the courts
The schemes aim to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets, Essex Police have said.
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