Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as woman left seriously injured
A Witham man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during an incident during which a woman sustained very serious injuries.
Runners raise nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Runners have raised nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance during recent marathons.
All the biggest names who lost their seats in 2026 Essex elections
With results of Essex County Council elections now in, we have put together the biggest names to lose their seats.
Homes and flats across Essex snapped up at auction
Houses, flats and cottages in Colchester and Witham have been snapped up at auction.
Kemi Badenoch 'very proud' of Conservative results despite Essex loss to Reform
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was “very proud” of her party’s election results, despite losing Essex County Council to Reform UK.
Teen arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after serious crash
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences after a crash which left a passenger seriously injured.
Mid and North Essex Mind launches workplace wellbeing support services
Mid and North Essex Mind is helping businesses create a healthier environment for their staff.
Man with distinctive tattoos wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.
Listed: Here are all the winners of Essex County Council elections
Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council after dramatic night of election results across Essex.
Essex County Council leader LOSES seat as Reform take charge
The leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley has lost his seat to Reform UK.
Former ECC leader says 'need more than slogans from Reform' after losing seat
Councillor Kevin Bentley was defeated in the Stanway and Marks Tey division by Reform UK candidate Andrew Patrick Harding.
Police worried about welfare of missing Essex man
Gary Maughan, aged 59, from Saffron Walden, has been reported missing to Essex Police.
Woman and dog injured in attack on Essex field
A woman and her dog were injured in an incident involving two other 'boxer-type' dogs.
Essex man wanted by police in relation to threatening incident
Essex Police have put out an appeal for Witham resident Jamie Hatch, 24, who is wanted in relation to an incident where someone was threatened.
Reform UK take control of Essex County Council
Reform UK have taken control of Essex County Council, ending 25 years of Conservative control.
Residents 'in tears' after unauthorised traveller site built over weekend
Residents have been left “in tears” after 30 lorries and diggers were used to rip up grassland to build an unauthorised travellers’ site over the weekend.
Nigel Farage pokes fun at Prime Minister after election success
Clacton MP and Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage has poked fun at Prime Minister Keir Starmer after election success for his party.
Maldon and Tiptree FC owners appear in court charged with rape and human trafficking
The defendants’ home in Danbury was raided by Essex Police on Wednesday when the pair were arrested and held in custody.
Farage 'proud' after Reform make gains across Essex
MP for Clacton Nigel Farage has said he is thrilled with the local elections in Clacton.
'Reform will let them down' - Essex MP speaks on local election results
Shadow secretary James Cleverly has said Reform UK will “let down” voters after the party has seen major gains across Essex in the local elections.
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