Pictured: the Braintree sex offender jailed for 12 years for child molestation
Jaydan Russell, 26, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday for sentencing after he was charged with nine sexual offences.
Three men convicted following fatal stabbing of 30-year-old man in Essex
THREE men have been convicted of murder and manslaughter following the death of a 30-year-old in Essex.
LIVE: A12 partially blocked with long delays following crash
Hello and welcome to this Live Blog. Here we will update you on the A12, where a collision has left the road partially blocked.
A12 Northbound partially blocked with long delays due to reported collision
PART of the A12 is blocked near Hatfield Peverel due to a crash.
Celebrity football match to be held for Essex woman with rare disease
There will also be raffle with prizes donated by individuals and companies including golf days, hampers, and overnight hotel stays.
Wethersfield asylum centre is focus of protests in Braintree
Protesters from Braintree and surrounding villages donned Union Jacks and St George’s flags to protest an asylum seeker centre in the district.
People across Essex urged to 'go gold' to help children with cancer
Each year in the East of England, around 380 new cancer cases are identified in those under 25.
Praise for fire fighters who tackled in industrial building blaze
PRAISE has been given to the 90 fire fighters who tackled a devastating fire which ruined a building in a mid Essex town.
Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns
Budding reporters once again have the chance to join Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme.
Katie Price and Kerry Katona's north Essex appearance still has lots of tickets left
Labelled a “tell-all tour”, the pair will discuss their careers, marriage, divorce, bankruptcy, family, and appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
Primary school children invited to design Christmas coffee cups for Essex chain
Essex primary school children have been asked to help design Christmas takeaway cups for TOAST Coffee.
Officers looking for man in connection with harassment reported in Essex shop
OFFICERS are looking for a man in connection with a harassment incident said to have taken place in an Essex shop.
Essex town fish and chip shop only takeaway in the county to be shortlisted for award
A TAKEAWAY is the only business in Essex to make a shortlist for a prestigious national industry award.
Essex Police issues update after crash causes lane closure on section of A130
THE force has issued an update on an A130 incident which has caused delays for motorists.
Section of A130 has two lanes closed due to earlier crash
A CRASH has led to delays on a section of the A130.
St Andrews Avenue to close for 29 days amongst other north and mid Essex closures
Here are some of the most notable road closures in the coming weeks across north and mid Essex.
Essex landowners urged to cut back overgrown vegetation near roads and footpaths
Essex County Council is urging landowners to cut back overgrown vegetation near roads and footpaths.
The viral riverside pub under an hour from Essex with 'best beer garden in UK'
This pub near Essex has gone viral on social media and is among the most picturesque pubs in the area.
Six of the best pumpkin patches opening around Essex ahead of Halloween
AS we head into autumn more Essex residents will be preparing for the spookiest event of the year.
Crews still on the scene of industrial building fire in Witham more than 24 hours on
Multiple crews still remain on the scene of a fire which took place in Witham more than 24-hours after it began.
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