Kemi Badenoch says A120 development was 'not fast enough' under last Tory government
LEADER of the opposition Kemi Badenoch has admitted the Conservative party was too slow to upgrade a major road where two people were killed in crashes last month.
Pupils at school in mid Essex visit housing site in bid to learn about developments
The visit included an exploration of homes under construction, the marketing suite, and show homes.
Essex road closures: Upcoming charity race and road closing for 141 days
Two new 20mph zones have been announced.
New 'affordable' supermarket launches in White Colne to help with cost of living
Groceries are colour-coded according to value.
12,000 hens set to be 'saved from slaughter' this month as charity looks for homes
These hens, who would otherwise be slaughtered, are given a new lease of life by the trust.
Stansted Airport system failure causes 'chaos' and 'huge delays'
“Engineers are working hard to fully restore all systems as soon as possible”.
Stansted Airport in chaos as 'IT issue' causes huge delays
“Engineers are working hard to fully restore all systems as soon as possible”.
Ten schools in Braintree district receive funding to support eco-friendly projects
It also provided an opportunity for the children to practise their public speaking and persuasion skills.
Spandau Ballet member says group would 'definitely' play Essex city if they reform
Steve Norman is the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known as the saxophonist of Spandau Ballet, the legendary new wave pop group which has sold millions of records across the world.
I flew from an Essex airport to visit sunny Malta thanks to a new direct flight route
MALTA and Gozo are vibrant islands with stunning scenery, culture, and mouth-watering food – and getting there has got even easier with a new direct flight route from Essex.
Man, 35, to appear in court over early hours incident in Braintree area
Officers quickly attended, making an arrest at the scene.
First phase of 'sustainable' development site in mid Essex to be completed next year
The development, spearheaded by Panattoni, hopes to meet the rising demand for regional distribution space.
Garden centre in Essex celebrates 70th year by launching £10,000 initiative
The family-run business, which was founded in 1955, will also provide vouchers, supply giveaways, and hands-on project advice.
Essex market town with 'historic high street' among UK's best places to downsize
The Telegraph, working with Savills, has picked out its 15 top spots for downsizing in the UK, with a spot in Essex earning its praise.
Greater Anglia launches discounts to encourage people to explore Essex by train
This initiative aims to help people save on parking and avoid traffic queues in the county's tourist hotspots.
Rarest of rare bird of prey 'that should not be here' spotted near Colchester
Native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia, red-footed falcons are extremely rare visitors to the UK and have been declared vulnerable.
Witham man hailed a hero after saving sailor's life on Mersea island
A man from Essex has been awarded a Chief Constable’s Commendation after he heroically saved a sailor who fell into the water off Mersea Island.
A120 blocked following collision between Marks Farm and Coggeshall
THE A120 has been blocked due to a collision between Marks Farm and Coggeshall.
Greater Anglia confirms it will be nationalised later this year as date set
GREATER Anglia has confirmed its will be nationalised later this year.
Greater Anglia train lines re-open following theft of signalling cables
ALL Greater Anglia train lines have now reopened, following the theft of signalling cables.
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