Thick black smoke to be seen 'for some time' as tyre blaze being tackled
Thick black smoke can be seen from a major fire involving a large number of tyres near Chelmsford.
RECAP as firefighters tackle 'a huge number of incidents' across Essex
Crews are currently responding to a number of fires across Essex, with some producing large amounts of visible smoke.
Smoke seen across two towns as firefighters at scene of large blaze
A large fire near Chelmsford is sending smoke that can be seen from Braintree and Witham.
Four miles of traffic on A12 with police at scene of breakdown
Two lanes are closed on the A12 due to a broken-down lorry near Hatfield Peverel.
'Reminder' to watch pets in busy areas as child injured by dog at Basildon Asda
A child was injured in an incident involving a dog in a Basildon supermarket car park.
What is there to do in Rayne? See the picturesque village with gorgeous eateries
With countryside walks, heritage spots and some excellent eateries all on its doorstep, the charming village of Rayne is a must-visit for everyone.
Award-winning Essex smoked salmon secures top industry honour for second time
Lambton & Jackson has been awarded three stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards for its Maldon Cure Smoked Salmon.
More than 30 projects completed across the Braintree district in the past year
Braintree District Council said the schemes had helped strengthen communities, support businesses and improve the quality of life for residents.
How 22-year-old makes £55k-a-month after ditching £9-an-hour care job
A former care worker from Frinton, Essex, is earning more than £50,000 a month after ditching her job to become a full-time reseller.
'Avoid area' as six crews tackle grassland blaze size of seven football pitches
A huge fire is burning grassland the size of seven football pitches near Brentwood.
Stallholder ordered to pay £7,000 after selling vape to child
A market stallholder has been convicted of selling a Lost Mary vape to a child.
Essex and Suffolk Water issue hosepipe ban update after drought declared
Essex & Suffolk Water has issued an update on its position regarding a potential hosepipe ban after Essex was officially declared to be in drought today.
'Dangerous' motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at over 100mph sentenced
A Colchester motorcyclist who filmed himself riding at dangerous speeds has been handed a suspended prison sentence at court.
Drought officially declared in Essex after one of the driest Julys on record
Essex has been officially declared in drought by the Environment Agency amid ongoing high temperatures and exceptionally low rainfall.
Forecaster warns nine days of rain could be coming to Essex after heatwave
BBC Weather has warned nine days of rain could be coming from next week after another heatwave.
Seven-year-old boy dies in hospital after fatal beach tragedy
A seven-year-old boy who had been in critical condition has died after a tragic incident in West Mersea also took the lives of a mother and daughter.
Rail services across Essex delayed by 'emergency speed restrictions' due to heat
Greater Anglia have announced "emergency speed restrictions" due to the heat. Routes to Colchester, Clacton and Braintree affected.
Ex‑officer over limit in unmarked police car crash put on barred list
A former police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct after driving a police vehicle under the influence of alcohol before crashing.
'Killer' of Clacton woman admits 'violent assault' on new partner
Jack Shepherd, 38, who was jailed in 2018 over the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown, has admitted assaulting his girlfriend.
BBC confirms axing of three major TV shows as part of cost-cutting plans
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo are among the programmes to be cut
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