Movie franchise back on the big screen marking 25-year anniversary
Vue cinema in Colchester is bringing Harry Potter back to the big screen to mark the 25-year anniversary.
Busy route CLOSED in both directions after incident
Colchester Road near Halstead has been closed in both directions due to an incident.
Solar eclipse glasses being sold for 10 TIMES the price in Essex amid high demand
Special solar eclipse glasses are being sold in Essex for as much as £150 amid high demand.
Stansted Airport to build new walkways as part of major transformation
London Stansted Airport is set to begin construction on new Skylink passenger walkways as part of a major transformation programme.
Train evacuated after reports of 'man with gun' as armed police swarm station
Armed police have this morning evacuated a train at Stratford station after reports of a man with a gun.
How to safely watch the solar eclipse across Essex TONIGHT
With the solar eclipse visible across Essex tonight, we have put together ways to stay safe during the event.
SEVERE delays on M25 after crash between car and lorry
A crash on the M25 between a car and a lorry close to the M11 turn off is causing long delays for drivers.
Repeated fly tipping outside chip shop ‘minging’, says frustrated owner
Miguel Nobrega, who runs Mr Fish on Watchouse Lane in Galleywood, said he has repeatedly reported incidents of fly-tipping
Life-saving defibrillator and bleed kit to be installed in Braintree town centre
Plans to install life-saving emergency equipment in Braintree have been approved, paving the way for a new public defibrillator and bleed kit on Bank Street.
Legal challenge against intensive poultry unit to house 26,000 chickens
A legal challenge has been brought against Braintree Council over the expansion of a poultry farm which could see more than 26,000 chickens housed.
Fifth man charged after 'illegal immigration' incident on Essex coastline
Albanian national Fation Kalemaj, 44, has been charged with facilitating illegal immigration following an incident in Holland-on-Sea
Fire crews issue warning after bonfire destroys home in Essex
A late-night bonfire in Chelmsford has left one home destroyed and two others damaged, with fire crews issuing an urgent warning.
Stansted sees busiest-ever month – and these were its most popular destinations
London Stansted Airport has recorded the busiest month in its history and its most popular holiday destinations have been revealed.
Witham retirement home invites over-60s to Picnic on the Patio
Churchill Living is inviting people over 60 in Witham to enjoy a Picnic on the Patio at Mill Green Lodge.
MP Priti Patel opens new wing at Kelvedon care home
Witham MP Priti Patel officially opened a new wing at St Dominics Residential Home in Kelvedon.
Summer challenge gets more than 15,000 children reading in Essex libraries
YOUNG readers have been expanding their imaginations at libraries across Essex this summer.
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.
Police search for man after two incidents in village
Police are looking to speak to a 27-year-old man in connection with an ongoing investigation into two burglaries in Terling near Braintree.
Police seize 16 vehicles linked to criminal activity
Essex Police have seized 16 vehicles in the past six weeks, all believed to be linked with criminal activity.
Diversion route as M25 closed both ways with hour-long delays
Diversion routes have been issued with the M25 currently closed in both directions after reports of an explosion.
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