Youngsters raise the alarm amid blaze at beloved country park
A group of quick-thinking youngsters has been praised for raising the alarm during a blaze at a Brentwood country park.
Final days for pub brands with 10 Essex restaurants as nearly 4,000 jobs lost
Pub brands with ten restaurants across Essex are in their final days as near 4,000 jobs have been lost.
Hundreds of cars and bikes to gather for memorial meet for motor lover
A tribute for a much-loved car enthusiast will see hundreds of classic and modern cars gather and fundraise in his memory.
Witham retirement home to host summer picnic party for over 60s this month
Churchill Living is hosting a 'Picnic on the Patio' party at Mill Green Lodge on August 14 from 2pm to 4pm.
Family-friendly Essex beach hidden away that locals say is like 'being in Spain'
Located in Harwich in Essex, Dovercourt Beach is an often-overlooked area, labelled a hidden gem.
Housebuilder helps create new sensory garden for pupils at school in Braintree
Tabor Academy created the new outdoor space for students after receiving funding from Dandara.
Major update issued as fire service leave scene of devastating 'explosion'
Essex Fire Service have left the scene of a devastating industrial fire that led to 20 firefighters being taken to hospital.
Traffic stopped on the A12 as police on scene of crash
A crash has brought traffic to a standstill on the A12 Colchester-bound in Essex.
Popular garden centre set for major transformation
A garden centre on the Essex-Suffolk border is set for a major transformation just months after being put up for sale.
84-hour heat alert comes into force TODAY as Essex braces for fifth heatwave
New heat alerts are to come into force in Essex today as the county braces for its fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures to hit 33C.
Village fears plans for 36 homes will devastate wildlife and elderly neighbours
Earls Colne residents say a proposal to demolish a bungalow and build 36 new homes would be “horrific” for their village and resident wildlife.
I tried my first 'crafternoon tea' - here's why it was so much fun
I went to Crafty Bear Kitchen in Witham for my very first 'crafternoon tea' - here's why my experience left a lasting impression.
Police 'worried about' teenage boy missing from Essex for almost a month
A teenage boy has been missing from Harlow for nearly a month prompting growing concerns from police.
Severe delays on A12 as road partially blocked after 'crash'
A crash is causing severe traffic delays on the A12 this afternoon.
Firefighters tackle large blaze near town centre for more than 24 hours
A huge blaze has ripped through 12 acres of grassland close to Harlow town centre.
Update issued as firefighters remain at scene of large field blaze
Firefighters have surrounded a field fire that prompted a large emergency response near Maldon
'Stay away' warning as 40 firefighters tackling large field fire
Around 40 firefighters are tackling a large field fire near Maldon, Essex.
Passengers facing delays after major disruption to Greater Anglia services
Passengers on Greater Anglia rail services across Essex are facing major disruption this afternoon due to a signalling fault.
Armed police arrest six people in Essex over alleged kidnapping
Armed police have arrested six people in Latchingdon, Essex, on suspicion of kidnapping. Met Police arrested a further three in same investigation.
WATCH - Police arrest 'high-harm offender' who was caught hiding under his bed
Essex Police have released bodycam footage, showing them arresting Joseph Wicks, 27, who was trying to hide under his bed at a home in Colchester.
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