Police appeal after reports of a man 'exposing himself on multiple occasions'
Essex Police appeal for information after reports of a man exposing himself in Danbury between July 18 and September 9. Images, video and witnesses sought.
Police searching for missing 70-year-old woman not seen since this morning
Police are searching for missing 70-year-old Jeanette Smith, last seen in Harlow on September 13 near Hamstel Road. She was on foot; call 999.
Police called to crash after car rolls onto roof
Essex Police officers were called to Acacia Road in Maldon yesterday afternoon, following a crash that left one car overturned.
Cheapest fuel prices across Essex as prices begin to exceed £2 per litre
Essex fuel prices surge as diesel reaches £2.099 per litre and unleaded hits a two-year high amid Middle East conflict and oil supply fears.
Concerns raised over blood testing after woman dies at Essex hospital
Essex coroner warns blood test delays at Colchester General Hospital risk transplant patients after Suzanne Fredericks died on November 4. ESNEFT responds.
Meet the 'life-changing' charity helping rough sleepers
A CHARITY supporting people sleeping rough and facing addiction is now helping up to 100 people a day
How to spend a day in Essex seaside town that is 'straight out of a Dickens novel'
Plan a day trip to Mersea Island, from oysters at The Company Shed to watersports, beach huts and scenic coastal views.
Essex mum and author spearheads first baby loss awareness week
A Brightlingsea mum who turned unimaginable grief into a books is spearheading the area's first baby loss awareness week in October.
New village pet shop offers sensory room and free animal meet-ups
Just over a month since opening, Yeldham Pet Store in Great Yeldham is already thriving thanks to strong local support.
Traffic queueing as road blocked near major Essex venue
A crash has caused traffic disruption near Audley End House and Gardens.
Group of friends on 'instant success' beer drinking app which has thousands of users
It’s intended as a social platform where users can log how many pints they have drunk, interact with friends, and look at dedicated insights such as kilocalorie count, and the country of beers they are a fan of.
Police still reassuring community with updates after town centre shooting
A senior police officer insists Braintree remains one of the safest districts in Essex, despite last month’s shocking town centre shooting.
Essex and Mercury Theatre stars land prestigious national award nominations
A performer who made a standout professional debut at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has been nominated for a prestigious national theatre award.
Readers deliver verdict on Farage after Reform UK finance investigations
Essex readers have delivered sharply divided verdicts on Reform UK and Nigel Farage following allegations around the party’s finances.
Three sentenced after teen kidnapped and man left fighting for his life
Three men have been sentenced after a teenager was kidnapped and a man was left with life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Harlow town.
Parents say SEND children in taxis with untrained staff to get to special school
Parents whose children attend a special school have raised concerns over late taxis, untrained passenger assistants and safety.
Essex farmers call for support from government amid disease and drought
Farmers are calling for national targets on homegrown food as part of efforts to boost the UK’s self-sufficiency and food security.
CozFest marks 10 years of community, music and remembrance
Ten years after it began as a small gathering, CozFest has become a powerful symbol of love, loss and community in Castle Hedingham.
Police protecting RNLI crews after abuse for saving lives in English Channel
Recent reports say RNLI volunteers and staff have faced online abuse, protests and false claims connected to Channel rescues.
The 10 hardest primary schools to get into in Essex revealed in new data
Great British Schools Guide data reveals Essex’s 10 hardest primary schools to get into, based on catchment distance and oversubscription.
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