'Missed opportunities' in care of amputee who died at Basildon Hospital
Opportunities were "missed" in the care of an amputee from Southend who died from sepsis at Basildon Hospital, a coroner has said.
Rail operator issues compensation update after recent travel chaos in Essex
Commuters faced hours of travel chaos after a major rail fault caused delays and cancellations across the whole of Essex.
Police appeal for help in search for missing 14-year-old in Essex
A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in Chelmsford.
Truckers to hike 115km in Spain to help abused and vulnerable children
A pair of long-haul lorry drivers are undertaking a major hike to ensure vulnerable children get the support they need.
Boost for Essex students and apprentices as Europe study abroad deal struck
The UK’s decision to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme from 2027 is set to open a new world of opportunity for young people in Essex.
Farleigh hospice announces cuts and redundancies amid 'mounting pressure'
Farleigh Hospice has announced redundancies and cuts to services under mounting financial pressure.
New award to recognise hospital volunteers in mid and south Essex
Hospital volunteers in mid and south Essex are set to be honoured with a new award.
Drivers warned of MORE delays as stretch of A12 to close
Closures are set to continue on the A12 in the coming days with maintenance work to continue throughout the week.
Housebuilder helps boost Kelvedon school's book collection
Barratt and David Wilson Homes donated to Kelvedon St Mary's C of E Primary Academy to boost its book collection.
Long delays on busy stretch of A12 as lane closed
Drivers on the A12 near Braintree are experiencing delays with a lane closure in place.
Drivers warned of delays as M25 to close in both directions
Motorists using the M25 in Essex are set to face around 10 miles of diversions which are due to last for a week.
Essex bride forced to hitchhike to wedding after taxi mix up
An Essex bride and groom were forced to hitchhike on their wedding day after a taxi mix-up left them without a ride in Brighton.
Remember to register to vote in Essex County Council elections
People living in Essex are being reminded to register to vote ahead of the Essex County Council elections.
CCTV shows shocking crane overhang from lorry which killed mum after leaving Essex
CCTV footage showing an unsafe crane on a lorry which killed a mum after leaving an Essex job has been released.
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
Love island star angered after son not offered place at prefered Essex school
Love Island star Olivia Bowen has spoken of her frustration with the school admissions system after her son was not offered a place at any of her preferred Essex primary schools.
Investigation launched after reports of man 'acting suspiciously'
Essex Police launch appeal after reports of a man acting suspiciously in an area of Braintree.
Former glamour model Jodie Marsh pleads not guilty to assaulting man at animal farm
Former glamour model, Jodie Marsh has denied assaulting a man in his 40s and will face trial next year in Colchester.
Appeal after £1k damage caused as 'trolley pushed into M&S doors' in Essex
Police have launched an appeal after a shopping trolley was pushed into the front of an M&S store causing more than £1,000 worth of damage
US chicken wing chain opens fifth Essex spot with free wings to first 100 people
Wingstop opened its first site in Harlow at The Water Gardens, marking its fifth location in Essex and continuing its nationwide expansion in the UK.
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