Severe delays as A12 partially blocked amid morning rush hour
Drivers are facing severe delays on the A12 due to an obstruction on the road near Boreham.
Iconic British brand to close website TONIGHT as Essex outlet store at risk
An iconic British brand is set to close its website at midnight tonight with all of its stores at risk of closure, according to reports.
People warned to 'do not approach' absconded prisoner who has links to Essex
Police are continuing to search for a 37-year-old man who is unlawfully at large from Ford prison and may have links to Essex, London and Kent.
GCSE results day 2026: Live updates from schools across Essex
We'll bring you live coverage throughout the day as students across Essex pick up their GCSE results
New camera-based parking system to launch at major supermarket
A supermarket is installing a new camera-based parking system “to make it easier to find a space" for Braintree shoppers.
Man targeted his ex by trashing her house and putting knife through her TV
Dominik Piatek, 34, took his ex-girlfriend’s phone after a heated argument before he shoved her when she tried to get it back.
‘Why do they keep missing me?’ - woman’s frustration after bins not collected again
A Bures woman has been left frustrated after her bin was missed multiple times following the rollout of a new waste collection system.
Major retailer opening THIS WEEKEND at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Lakeside Shopping Centre has announced major jewellery retailer Ernest Jones will be opening this weekend.
A12 CLOSED after crash causing severe delays for drivers
A section of the A12 is closed near Boreham after a crash, causing severe delays for drivers.
Man jailed after £50k and 'wide selection of drugs' found at flat
A man has been jailed for more than three years after £50,000 and drugs were found in his Chelmsford flat.
Drivers facing long delays on busy route after crash
A131 drivers are facing long delays at Great Notley after a crash.
Man trying to free bird saved in emergency rescue mission
Firefighters have rescued a man who was stuck in the mud in Pitsea who was trying to save a bird.
Man knocked unconscious in serious assault outside bar
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious in an assault outside a bar in Maldon.
High street giant which had number of Essex stores collapsed owing £46M
Major retailer, M&Co collapsed into administration owing £46million after closing all stores in 2023, with 1,800 jobs lost.
Two men sentenced following violent disorder outside Essex asylum hotel
Two more men have been jailed for their roles in protests that erupted in Epping last year following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court
Experts give verdict on whether Essex could get ANOTHER heatwave
The Met Office has given its verdict on whether Essex could once again be facing a heatwave as we enter September.
Jeremy Clarkson defends Essex-based megastar over hosepipe ban controversy
Jeremy Clarkson has defended global megastar Rod Stewart over questions raised about his green lawns at his Essex home despite a hosepipe ban.
Shocking before and after pictures show impact of drought on Essex reservoir
Striking before-and-after photographs have revealed the dramatic impact of the dry weather on Hanningfield Reservoir.
Work begins on exciting new multi-entertainment venue in city centre
A new multi-entertainment centre is coming to Chelmsford with work now underway on Hollywood Bowl at Meadows Shopping Centre, Chelmsford.
Essex residents urged to order repeat prescriptions before bank holiday
NHS Essex is urging residents to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the August bank holiday.
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