Suspects remain on the run after theft of high street ATM
Suspects remain on the run nearly a month after an ATM was stolen from Halstead High Street, Essex Police has confirmed.
Teen arrested after police called to reports of person with knife
A teenage boy has been arrested after reports from the public of a knife being seen. An arrest of a 17-year-old also took place.
NHS and council failed our mum who took her own life, say grieving daughters
The family of a woman who took her own life after losing her home in a fire say the NHS and Maldon District Council failed her.
Fundraiser launched for family of much-loved mum and 'beautiful friend'
A GoFundMe page has been put together to support the family of a mum who suddenly died in Colchester.
Iconic Southend pub hopes to be city's top music spot after huge first year back
A historic Southend pub is bidding to become the city’s top live music venue after a hugely successful first year under new management.
Southend paedophile voyeur back behind bars over secret TikTok account
Westcliff paedophile Matthew Toms, jailed in 2020 for child sex offences, is back behind bars after being caught with a secret TikTok profile.
Charity calls for more support for rough sleepers as demand rises
A CHARITY has called for more wraparound support for rough sleepers, warning that rising demand is stretching its resources
First look inside Witham's new McDonalds as restaurant opens its doors
Witham's new McDonald's opens its doors and proves an instant hit as customers flock to the restaurant.
Chelmsford must fix drink and drug problems, charity user says
ROUGH SLEEPING support is not enough to tackle the root causes of homelessness, a charity service user has said
Family-run farm shop replaces pick-your-own with new petting farm attraction
A family-run farm shop has opened a petting farm after ending its fruit-picking operation last year.
Businessman found to have fraudulently exploited Covid support scheme
Businessman Paul Kelly could be jailed after being found guilty of fraud involving a Covid support scheme.
Man dies after medical emergency in Essex village as police cordon area
A man has died following a medical emergency in a south Essex village this morning.
Met Office gives verdict on ‘super El Nino’ snow claims amid wet forecast for Essex
Met Office rejects ‘super El Niño’ snow claims, warning Essex faces a wetter, windier autumn.
New documentary explores online grooming and 'sadistic' murder of teen in Essex
Minecraft to Murder documentary explores Breck Bednar’s grooming and murder by Lewis Daynes in Grays, streaming on Amazon Prime Video in October.
Essex teen arrested after night of violence in town centre left two men injured
Essex teenager arrested after St Ives violence and criminal damage on August 29, as two men were seriously injured and seven people were arrested in connection.
UK company stocked in major supermarkets closes after 54 years
A Northern Ireland maker of crisps sold in Tesco and Sainsbury’s, entered administration on September 21 after 54 years, with 95 jobs lost.
Trains cancelled or delayed on multiple routes amid Greater Anglia track checks
Greater Anglia trains face delays and cancellations on October 7 after a track defect between Shenfield and Harold Wood.
Fast-food giant opens new Essex store creating 100 jobs
A new McDonald's store has opened in Witham, creating around 100 new jobs.
Blackmore End Village Hall applies for alcohol and music licence
Blackmore End Village Hall and Playing Field has applied to sell alcohol and play music at occasional fundraising events.
Former Essex PC 'used unlawful force against a woman, causing injuries'
Former Essex Police PC Thomas Fance found to have committed gross misconduct, including unlawful force, misuse of police data and breaching bail conditions.
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