New planning blueprint aims to 'help shape future development' in Earls Colne
THE district council is introducing a new neighbourhood plan for Earls Colne, aiming to help shape future development and protect the village's environment.
Live updates as section of A12 closed due to reported 'overturned lorry'
We will bring you the latest updates from the A12 incident.
Section of A12 closed due to 'overturned lorry'
A BUSY road near Colchester is closed with severe delays for miles.
Braintree job fair for people with neurodivergent conditions attracts strong turnout
Braintree Council held the Spectrum Works Jobs and Wellbeing Fair at Causeway House to support people with neurodivergent conditions.
Man pronounced dead at scene following closure of park in Essex
POLICE have confirmed that a man was pronounced deceased in Colchester yesterday.
'You all have potential to make something of yourselves', judge tells drug dealers
Joshua Harper, 20, Richard Talawila, 24, and Jimmy Songa, 27, and Jeremiah Amponsah, 26, all transported drugs to Colchester from London.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from July 25 to 27 on the M25 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
Pictured: Men wanted in connection with violence offences following protest in Essex
DETECTIVES have released images of two men wanted in connection with violence and criminal damage incidents, following a protest in Essex.
What we know about today's police closure of Castle Park so far
Upper Castle Park was closed to the public from 8am this morning and Essex Police had set up a cordon in the area.
Channel 4 is looking for Essex virgins to join the next season of hit reality show
A CHANNEL 4 programme is looking for virgins from Essex to apply to star in its next season.
Broken lift severely injured man after Essex firm failed to act on safety concerns
Nofax Enterprises Limited, which is headquartered in Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, was fined at Southwark Crown Court at a hearing on Tuesday.
Dad-of-two from Essex made a millionaire after winning huge EuroMillions prize
A dad-of-two from Essex has been made a millionaire after scooping £1,000,000 in a EuroMillions draw.
Police helicopter was part of search for missing man, now found
A police helicopter which circled over Braintree was deployed in the search for a missing man, police confirmed.
Essex park was closed to the public due to 'an ongoing police incident'
An Essex Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to Castle Park, Colchester, at just after 8am today concerns for the welfare of a person."
Fire crews attend combine harvester blaze on farm near Braintree
Firefighters extinguished a combine harvester on fire last night near Holders Green Road, Thaxted, at 12.39am today (July 24).
Stunning Essex period home on market for nearly £2million
Located in Fordham Heath, CO3 9TN, this property offers discerning buyers the chance to own a piece of Colchester's architectural heritage.
Free family fun at Witham's Teddy Bears Picnic
Witham Town Council is organising a Teddy Bears Picnic for children to enjoy a day out with their favourite toys.
Pigeon dies after being shot with weapon in Essex as RSPCA appeal for witnesses
RSPCA's animal rescue team was called to reports of an injured pigeon in King's Road, Chelmsford, by a concerned member of the public on July 9 at around 8pm.
UK's largest barbecue festival comes to Essex to celebrate outdoor cooking
Smoke and Fire Festival, the UK's largest barbecue and outdoor cooking festival, is returning to Maldon's Promenade Park.
Indian restaurant proud to be finalist for national Best Family Business award
An Indian family restaurant in Braintree has been shortlisted as a finalist for a national award.
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