Greater Anglia offers funding boost of up to £50k for community groups
Greater Anglia's funding scheme is offering groups up to £50,000 to support community improvement projects in the area.
Trains disrupted by points failure between Colchester and Ipswich
Railway passengers experienced delays today after a points failure between Ipswich and Colchester.
A12 Colchester-bound: Road blocked after crash causing serious traffic delays
Traffic on the A12 northbound towards Colchester is currently moving slowly after a collision near the Langham turn‑off .
Police appeal after report of man attempting to gain entry into property
Essex Police is investigating a report that a man attempted to gain entry to a gate at a property.
Stansted drop-off fees raise to £10 - how much does each London airport cost?
Stansted Airport has become the second most expensive airport in the UK, after London Gatwick raised prices to £10 for just 10 minutes.
In Images: Nostalgia and memories of Clacton’s iconic Butlin’s holiday camp
Opened in June 1938, the camp quickly captured the imagination of British holidaymakers.
Essex University wins award for robot which picks Wilkin and Sons' strawberries
Essex University has won a national award for its robotics research which saw a robot pick Wilkin and Sons’ world-famous strawberries.
Essex teenager expecting to break £100k revenue for sports towel business
A savvy teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom - and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year.
Police appeal after man injured by 'out of control' dog in Hatfield Peverel incident
Essex Police are looking for a woman after an alleged dog attack.
Essex NHS trusts confirm they have no diagnosed cases of meningitis
Essex NHS trusts have confirmed there are currently no cases of meningitis in the county.
Snow forecast for parts of UK this week as Essex to see heavy rain
Parts of the UK may see snow this week while low temperatures and frequent showers are predicted for Essex.
Porridge pots and sachets recalled over possible mice contamination
Several porridge products have been recalled from supermarkets over a possible mice contamination at their manufacturing site.
14 fire crews tackle blaze overnight at three commercial buildings
Fire crews have worked through the night to tackle a blaze at three commercial buildings in south Essex.
Timeline of events as search for missing woman Vitória Barreto continues
Missing psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto landed in the UK just three days before she was reported missing.
Tory councillor apologises after serious allegations of code of conduct breach
A Colchester councillor has been ordered to provide a written apology to a resident after serious allegations of breach in code of conduct.
In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court
Here are some of the latest cases heard across North Essex Magistrates Court including dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting benefit entitlement.
Young woman in court for driving at 25mph in a 20mph zone
A woman has appeared in court after driving 25mph in a 20 zone.
Five arrested after over 1,000 cannabis plants found in Essex barn
Officers discovered a “substantial and well-organised cannabis factory” in a barn on the property.
Man convicted of setting fire to rooms in two Essex hotels
A man has been convicted of setting fire to rooms in two hotels in Essex.
Essex TV presenter shares emotional message to newborn granddaughter
Jeff Brazier shared a series of pictures following the birth of his first grandchild.
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