Newly elected NFU Essex chair makes tackling rural crime and wellbeing a priority
Mr Harvey further served as NFU group secretary for the Chelmsford, Maldon and Southminster branches for 25 years.
Great British Roast Company to host Red Nose Day celebrations at Halstead hotel
Customers are invited to enjoy delicious food and great tunes for Red Nose Day.
Four teens arrested on suspicion of arson after three-storey blaze in Essex
Essex Police have confirmed four teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a three-storey building blaze in Saffron Walden.
Budget airline reveals new routes to ‘festive favourites’ from Stansted Airport
Jet2.com launches new Stansted flights to Strasbourg and Colmar for 2026/2027 Christmas markets
Queues building on A12 northbound carriageway due to crash
A crash on the A12 is reportedly causing queues of traffic.
'Medieval yet modern' market town named among best places to live in UK
The market town of Saffron Walden in Essex has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2026 by the Sunday Times.
Fun-filled Easter egg hunts taking place across north and mid Essex in 2026
Here are five Easter egg hunts which will take place across Essex during the half-term holidays.
Seven hidden picnic spots across Essex to visit on sunny spring days
Here are seven hidden picnic spots to visit with the family this spring time.
Plans for installation of clean energy storage system in Witham submitted
A clean energy storage system could be installed in Witham following the approval of similar plans in Braintree.
Warning of major disruption as conductors at Greater Anglia vote for action
The decision of Greater Anglia conductors to take industrial action, with a 94 per cent yes vote, could lead to huge railway disruption.
Here's where to spot spring-time bluebells in Essex's picturesque woodlands
With the sunshine making an appearance, we have compiled a list of the Essex woodlands which boasts carpets of stunning spring-time bluebells.
Essex officer awarded after helping rescue two-year-old from potential harm
Support officer, Maddie Kay has received an Essex Police Award after helping rescue a two-year-old child.
Taxidermised bats seized and destroyed by Essex Police following investigation
Officers have seized taxidermised bats in Essex following concerns raised by the government's natural environment advisor.
Prisoner dies and several overdose after taking 'dodgy spice' at Essex jail
HMP Chelmsford inmate Ivor Manton, 43, died in hospital on March 6 after a drug-related incident at the jail.
Manningtree named best place to live in East of England for 2026
Manningtree has been named the best place to live in the East of England by to the Sunday Times.
BBC Radio 1 DJ to perform at Chelmsford festival
BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges headlines Chelmsford’s Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival 2024 with top DJs, street food, family fun, and live music in Central Park.
Halstead drug dealer to be sentenced for dangerous driving in Braintree
Aaron Allsop, 27, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday to face the two charges.
In pictures: take a look at this Essex Marks and Spencer branch's big renovation
The M&S food store at Westway Clock Tower Retail Park, in Chelmsford, relaunched at 9am this morning.
Meet suppliers at Braintree Town Hall Wedding Fayre this weekend
A wedding fayre to meet suppliers, look for inspiration and tour a town hall will welcome happy couples this weekend.
Halstead bypass calls grow louder as 2,850 new homes proposed
Calls to build Halstead bypass have grown loader as plans for almost 3,000 new homes have been proposed by the district council.
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