Essex bus drivers join strike as extreme heat brings 40C working conditions
Arriva bus drivers in Essex have gone on strike today as extreme heat has made it "uncomfortable" for them to work.
Child, 2, airlifted to hospital after suspected hit and run with electric bike
A two-year-old has been seriously injured after being hit by an e-bike in Clacton, Essex.
Forecasters warn of possible thunderstorms across Essex TONIGHT
The Met Office and BBC Weather have warned of a potential risk of thunderstorms across Essex tonight after months of dry weather.
Pictures show scale of 'Farage Fest' as Reform leader wins back Clacton seat
Pictures have shown the mass Reform UK celebrations taking place at an estate in Great Oakley after Nigel Farage's win.
Drivers facing lengthy delays with busy road CLOSED after crash
A single vehicle crash is causing length delays for drivers in Chelmsford with the road closed in both directions.
Firefighters tackle blaze on central reservation near historic estate
Firefighters have tackled a blaze close to the Hylands Estate within the central reservation on the A414.
Person dies after being hit by train
British Transport Police have confirmed a person has died after being hit by a train between Shenfield and Stratford.
Controversial candidate 'demands recount' after by-election result
Controversial former actor Laurence Fox has demanded a recount after his fate was revealed following the Clacton by-election results.
Police statement after Farage claimed he was told 'not to attend' by-election
Essex Police have provided a statement after Nigel Farage claimed he was told not to attend the Clacton by-election.
Recap as Nigel Farage wins back Clacton seat in by-election
Live updates as reaction comes in after Nigel Farage wins the Clacton by-election by a landslide majority.
Count Binface claims 'victory' in Clacton by-election
Count Binface has claimed a victory in the Clacton by-election after securing 9,455 votes against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Nigel Farage makes first statement after Clacton by-election victory
Nigel Farage has made his first statement after his Clacton by-election win.
IN FULL: the votes cast for each of the 34 candidates in the Clacton by-election
In total, 34 candidates stood in the 2024 Clacton by-election, which was comfortably won by Nigel Farage.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage increases majority as Clacton MP with resounding win
The Reform UK leader was one of 34 candidates who ran in a by-election which was not contested by the other major parties.
Nigel Farage wins Clacton by-election after not attending count
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election after he triggered it by resigning as MP for the Essex constituency earlier this year.
Live updates as Nigel Farage declared winner of Clacton by-election
Live updates all night as 34 candidates contest the Clacton parliamentary seat in the 2026 by-election
Rail services disrupted across Essex after person hit by train
Rail services across Essex have been disrupted this evening after a person being hit by a train between Stratford and Shenfield.
Fire crews called to Essex village to tackle muck heap blaze
A large muck heap fire has broke out on farmland in Stapleford Tawney, prompting a call out by the fire service.
Major Essex road CLOSED during rush hour following to multi-vehicle crash
A multi-vehicle crash has closed the A120 in both directions near Marks Tey. Traffic building between Motts Lane and Great Tey Road.
Braintree Village celebrates 10-year partnership with The First Stop centre
Braintree Village is celebrating 10 years of a charity partnership with the First Stop Centre.
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