Do you know the original Old English names for places in Essex?
Some of the towns and villages in the area were mentioned in the Domesday Book
Bishop of Chelmsford delivers Easter message to residents across Essex
The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the county, drawing parallels between current times and the first Easter.
The 8 most commonly mispronounced places across north and mid Essex
Some locations in north and mid Essex trouble people in terms of pronunciation and here are some of the most commonly mistaken.
Beautiful spring blooms and dazzling birds photographed in this week's camera club
Colourful flowers brightening walks have finally fully bloomed, complimenting the golden sunrises and sunsets as well as the dozens of birds pictured in this collection.
The six 5-star rated restaurants in Essex with top reviews that are worth trying
Essex is home to a number of top restaurants, plenty of which have recieved a number of top reviews from happy customers.
North Essex man to appear in court on £853k plant machinery theft and fraud charges
A man is due to appear in court on theft charges for items valued at more than £800,000 which allegedly took place in Brentwood.
Listed: Top 5 restaurants in and around Braintree according to TripAdvisor
According to TripAdvisor reviews, these five restaurants are among the town’s top-rated – each scoring 4.0 or higher from satisfied customers.
The 10 best places to live in Essex for 2025 have been revealed
Essex's best places to live have been revealed in a 2025 survey of England and Wales.
Listed: Essex’s 'hidden gems' for you to discover this bank holiday
A list of hidden gems and local favourites to explore in Essex over the Easter bank holiday weekend including gardens and animal sanctuaries
Essex popstar Olly Murs and wife Amelia reveal they are expecting second child
Essex superstar Olly Murs and his wife Amelia are expecting their second child, the singer has revealed
Senior Essex Police officer who abused his power for 'sexual purposes' is dismissed
A senior Essex Police officer has been dismissed following a gross misconduct hearing after he was found to be abusing his position for sexual purposes.
Over 1,000 miles of roadworks in England to be lifted this weekend
More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.
MP praises Tiptree Patisserie for 'dedication to quality' despite challenges
Tiptree Patisserie is renowned for its handmade cakes and pastries and is a key employer in the region.
Braintree teenager, 16, is missing and the police want to 'make sure he's ok'
A TEENAGER is missing and the police have launched an appeal to find him.
Drivers urged to be safe after 22 fatal crashes on Essex roads so far this year
Essex Police are urging people to stay safe on the roads after 22 fatal crashes so far in 2025 – a “horrific” number.
Thief who stole more than £30k worth of Rolex watches at Essex store is jailed
A thief who stole more than £30,000 worth of Rolex watches has been jailed for more than five years
New bus route and timetable changes coming to mid Essex - here's the details
The updates aim to improve punctuality across several key routes.
The biggest car boot sales in Essex this Easter weekend
WITH the car boot season off to an early start thanks to the dry weather, many anticipate a bumper weekend over Easter.
Big Kid Circus' Kingdom of Kong is a 'fantastic showcase' for all ages to enjoy
Big Kid Circus brought the Kingdom of Kong to Braintree, where tribespeople are acrobats, Amazon warriors fly through the sky, and motorbikes glow in the dark.
Drug dealers sentenced for modern slavery after exploiting missing teens
Three missing teenage boys who were “coerced” into working for a drugs gang have been found.
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