16-year-old girl bucks the trend as she flies solo after gaining pilots licence
A 16-year-old part of Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club has taken her first flight after gaining her pilots licence.
'You have run out of chances' – drug driver jailed by magistrates
George Bennett, 40, received a suspended sentence in October last year for driving whilst disqualified, only to get behind the wheel 13 days later.
Listed: 11 car boot sale events commencing across Essex this spring
With the weather getting warmer across Essex, we have compiled a list of 11 car boot sales taking place throughout spring.
Listed: 11 car boot sale events commencing across Essex this spring
WITH the weather getting warmer across Essex, we have compiled a list of boot sales starting in the county this spring.
Four people hospitalised after serious crash on Essex country lane
Essex Police have confirmed four people have been hospitalised after a serious crash on a country lane in North Weald.
Behaviour of Essex paedophile physics teacher was a 'significant abuse of trust'
Luke Berry, a physics teacher at a school in Essex, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court last year
'I’m proud of him' - Essex teen takes on 15,000ft skydive for neonatal unit
Leon Watts, 16, is taking the plunge so he can fundraise for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Colchester Hospital.
Fixer-uppers and development sites among Essex properties at auction next month
The properties include houses, and land with development permission
New accessible community hub unveiled at Fennes Fishery in Bocking
A new fishing and community shop has been unveiled at the Fennes Fishery, aiming to offer a safe and social hub for those with disabilities in the area.
Town street warden role will continue with PFCC funding, Deputy confirms
The PFCC will continue to support a town street warden with £19,000 of funding.
James Cleverly honoured with knghthood in Sunak's resignation honours
Braintree’s MP was awarded a knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list.
Greater Anglia urges Essex passengers to plan ahead for Easter rail works
The main services affected by these alterations include the Great Eastern Main Line and West Anglia services
Olly Murs 'honoured' by new mural ahead of show at Chelmsford City Racecourse
Pop sensation Olly Murs has revealed an “incredible” new work of art ahead of his performance at the biggest ever show in Essex.
Emergency services called to village after balloon collides with power cables
Emergency services were called to a Colchester village after a hot air balloon hit nearby power cables.
'We have had to give up our family home': Essex toddler's tragic cancer diagnosis
An Essex family is trying to raise money to help a toddler battling cancer.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from April 11 to 13 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Plans submitted to change Braintree high street shop into community hub
Plans to change the use of a shop on Braintree high street into a charity run community hub have been submitted to the council.
First free Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage coming near Braintree
The event, on Thursday, July 24, aims to celebrate the county's rich history and cultural heritage.
Council refuse plans to change use of land in Notley into showroom for vans
Plans to change the use of land on London road to a show room for vans have been refused by the council.
Parents of Essex girl, 2, given 50 per cent chance of beating cancer issue plea
THE family of a little girl given just a 50 per cent chance of beating cancer have launched a desperate plea for help as she undergoes treatment
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