CEO speaks out on his £16.6million takeover of Essex law firm and its redundancies
David Beech, 59, from Stoke, is the CEO of Knights, a business which provides legal services for clients which operate in a variety of sectors.
Bird rescue thrilled as shot buzzard makes 'miraculous' recovery
A bird rescue is "thrilled" to release a buzzard back into the wild after it had been shot near Halstead.
LIVE updates: Delays on A120 following reported crash near Coggeshall
With this live blog we will be updating you on the delays on the A120 following a reported collision.
Collision leads to heavy traffic delays on A120 near Essex town
A collision has led to traffic delays on the A120 near the Coggeshall junctions this afternoon.
Halstead man arrested in connection with 18 shoplifting offences
A man from Halstead has been arrested in connection with a number of shoplifting offences across the Braintree district.
Remains of 37 dead dogs found by police during major raid at Essex home
The remains of 37 dogs alongside 27 living animals have been removed from a property in Essex following a largescale raid yesterday.
Iron Age coins discovered in Essex to go on display in museum
A HOARD of gold Iron Age coins have been discovered in Essex and will be displayed in a local museum.
Rare bird of prey described as 'fastest in the world' sighted in Essex
The powerful bird of prey, renowned for being the fastest animal on Earth has been spotted in Chelmsford- quite the uncommon sight in this Essex town.
Heroic police officers saved woman from dog attack which almost killed her in Essex
The officers drove the woman to hospital in the police car and stayed to support her at the hospital.
More than 40 Braintree homes facing 'sudden' unexpected power outage
The outage was first reported earlier today (Tuesday, May 14) and is affecting properties served by a high-voltage overhead electricity line.
Essex Police praised, but told key improvements are needed to protect vulnerable
Essex Police has been recognised for making improvements in crime response and investigation but has been told to improve further in protecting vulnerable.
Maldon barge to make historic return to Dunkirk 85 years on from rescue mission
In May 1940, Pudge was one of a flotilla of mainly privately owned boats more than 30 feet long.
'We'll miss you' says The Tea Rooms as it shuts its doors after 16 years
The Tea Rooms, which was a staple of Witham's community for 16 years, will be shutting its doors this week.
Greater Anglia trains on all major routes from London Liverpool Street disrupted
Greater Anglia confirmed that a fault on the freight train caused it to come to a standstill, blocking one of the lines between Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel.
'Protected' birds disturbed at Essex nature reserve by 'irresponsibly low' helicopter
A PILOT has been reported to a watchdog after flying at an “irresponsibly low height” near a protected wetland area near Maldon.
Essex boy, 6, gets team to do muddy challenge so sister can learn to walk
A team of children organised by a little Essex boy raised an incredible £4,000 for specialist therapy to help his sister walk.
Free blood pressure checks on offer at dental practices in parts of Essex
The scheme is available to patients over 40 who have not had a blood pressure check in the past year.
Parents 'angry' as driver parks all four wheels on pavement outside school gate
A driver parked their car with all four wheels on the pavement outside a school gate while waiting to pick up their child.
'Back to public ownership' - reactions as Greater Anglia nationalisation date set
Greater Anglia services numerous stations in Essex including Colchester, Clacton, Chelmsford, Braintree, Halstead, Maldon, and Harwich.
'It takes my breath away' - Witham gardener on her 240ft wide and 15ft high wisteria
Britain's longest wisteria vine has exploded into a colourful cascade of mauve and looks 'better than ever' - despite being 32 years old.
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