Leader of Essex drugs trafficking gang jailed after being caught in Dubai
The leader of a major organised crime group has been jailed after spending nearly five years on the run and being caught in Dubai.
Warning as major Essex route to face series of closures from next week
Drivers are being warned of a series of overnight closures over the next fortnight as essential repair work gets under way on the A12
Council thanks firefighters as crews continue to tackle Essex wildfires
Braintree District Council has publicly thanked Essex Fire and Rescue crews for their crucial work tackling wildfires across the county.
New diagnostic centre in Braintree to deliver 75,000 scans and tests a year
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has taken ownership of the Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
Man charged with attempted GBH and several driving offences
A man has been charged with attempted GBH and several driving offences after an incident in Chelmsford.
WATCH moment jailed drill artist was arrested with gun at probation meeting
Footage has captured the moment a drill artist who was has now been jailed was arrested with a gun at a probation meeting.
Five family holiday destinations to book from Stansted this summer
London Stansted Airport has named five top destinations for a last-minute family escape.
One of the 'worlds largest' brand new container ships to be visible from Essex
One of the world’s largest and most advanced container ships is due to arrive at Harwich Harbour
Bus strikes SUSPENDED as Essex drivers vote on new offer
Arriva bus strikes have been suspended to allow drivers to vote on a new offer.
Arrest made as man left fighting for his life after 'targeted' attack
A man has been arrested following a serious assault that left another man with life-threatening injuries in Maldon.
Ryanair passengers warned over potential of Stansted Airport fine
Ryanair has warned Stansted Airport passengers over the potential of fines regarding checking in.
Display times revealed as Red Arrows set to soar into Essex for Clacton Airshow
The Red Arrows will return to the skies for Clacton Airshow next week.
Teen arrested after girl, 2, left with 'serious injuries' in e-bike 'hit and run'
A teenager has been arrested in connection with an incident where a two-year-old girl was hit by an e-bike in Clacton.
There Are No Respawns campaign urges young Essex drivers to slow down
A new road safety campaign inspired by gaming is urging young drivers in Essex to slow down.
Bakery chain issue update on future of high street store
Greggs has issued an update on the future of their Halstead High Street after fears the store could close.
Major fashion retailer closing town centre store for good tomorrow
A high street fashion retailer is closing another of its stores amid a UK-wide downsizing plan.
Watch as Essex cocaine dealer who hid drugs in deodorant is arrested
A drug dealer who hid cocaine inside a roll-on deodorant has been jailed for three years after police stopped Cristian Mihai in Braintree.
Forecasters warn of possible thunderstorms across Essex from TOMORROW
Heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring flash flooding to parts of Essex this week, according to the Met Office and BBC Weather.
East of England Ambulance Service cardiac care project shortlisted for award
The East of England Ambulance Service's life-saving cardiac care project has been shortlisted for a national award.
New rule implemented in multiple pubs across Essex after people 'driven nuts'
A popular pub chain has introduced a new rule affecting all of its pubs across Essex after people have been 'driven nuts'.
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