Plumber raising money for Colchester girl with cerebral palsy and epilepsy
“You can get lost in life that you are so fixated on yourself, being one-dimensional, and as soon as I read her story it touched me. Unless that meeting happened, I would never have become aware of it.
Darling ducklings and graceful swans captured in this week's Camera Club
Mid Essex Camera Club have taken snaps of ducklings and swans this week.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from May 9 to 11 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Police urge Essex drivers to take care after tackling a month of road safety
OFFICERS are urging Essex drivers to take care on the roads, after tackling a busy month of road safety.
Site acquired to create new major logistics hub at development site in Braintree
Panattoni, the industrial developer, says this will help local and regional supply chain infrastructure.
1000 choir members celebrate VE Day with 'White Cliffs of Dover' rendition
The award-winning community choirs aim to raise vital funds for veterans and their families during this 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Dunmow Art Group to hold talk on Great Bardfield artists
A talk on the Great Bardfield artists - with a focus on Tirzah Garwood - will take place next month in Dunmow.
Always wanted to be a firefighter? Essex Fire Service are now hiring
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has launched its latest recruitment drive, offering people across the county the chance to pursue a career as a full-time firefighter.
Ongar Road to be shut 'for hours' following serious collision in Chelmsford
POLICE are at the scene of a serious collision involving two vehicles in Chelmsford.
Essex seaside town 'straight out of a Dickens novel' named one of England's best
Two "quintessential" seaside towns in Sussex have been named among the best in England.
Essex law firm workers to lose jobs in £16million takeover
JOBS are at risk following the announcement of a multimillion-pound takeover of an Essex law firm.
'Inspiring' little boy raising funds for therapy to help his sister walk
An inspiring little boy with a “heart of gold” has gathered a team of classmates, family and friends to raise funds for therapy to help his sister walk.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
A number of pets at Essex RSPCA branches and at Danaher Animal Home are on the lookout for new owners
New modern greengrocers set to extend hours after roaring first week in Westcliff
A NEW modern greengrocers in Southend’s “second high street” is already planning to extend its opening hours after a successful first week
The Essex town named the most affordable place for families in East of England
New research from Zoopla has revealed the most popular and affordable towns for families in the UK.
Coggeshall school set to expand by a third due to rise in housing developments
“Proposals developed with the school include new, purpose-built accommodation, along with internal remodelling and outside spaces.
Essex's Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 'excited' as reality show to get second season
TWO celebrities that live in Essex will return to TV screens were concerned that a new television show about them was “going to be boring”.
BBC reveals future of Stacey Solomon reality show - will there be a series 2?
The BBC has revealed Stacey and Joe - starring Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and their family - will return for a second series.
Essex firefighter left 'proud and humbled' after fire engine convoy to Ukraine
A firefighter said he feels “proud and humbled” after being part of a 32-engine convoy to deliver fire engines to Ukraine.
Gazette Camera Club members share great snaps from last week's heatwave
Bluebells were pictured by camera club members from across the county.
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