Disruption expected for Essex commuters as Tube strikes set to start this week
The strikes, involving some London Underground drivers, are scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 to Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23 to Friday, April 24.
Essex town named among most haunted in UK
Manningtree in Essex has been named among the most haunted places in the UK, according to Time Out magazine.
Greater Anglia named among best in country for punctuality
Punctuality figures, including for Colchester, Clacton and Marks Tey, have placed Greater Anglia among the best in the country.
Arson investigation after blaze started outside home
A fire at a home in Harlow is being treated as arson and police are appealing for witnesses and footage
Woman assaulted by man while waiting in traffic on A12
Police are appealing for information following an assault on the A12 at Kelvedon, Essex, involving a white Ford Mondeo estate.
Road to remain closed 'for some time' after serious crash
A country road near Colchester is set to remain closed for 'some time' as emergency services attended a crash.
Traffic light failure causing delays on route in and out of Essex near major airport
A buy route near Stansted Airport on the Essex - Hertfordshire border is being affected by traffic lights not working.
Fire crews and air ambulance attend collision on Essex road
Fire crews were called to the scene of a collision on an Essex route.
Huge response as 20 fire crews tackle TWO separate major industrial site blazes
TWO massive blazes in Essex at different industrial sites broke out late last night as firefighters launched a huge response.
Stretch of major A-road to close for urgent pothole repairs from TODAY
The A1017 in Sturmer will be closed overnight for resurfacing work starting April 20.
Group warns new library fees could be a 'self-fulfilling prophecy' for closures
Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) have been advocating for services across the country and objected an introduced charge of £1.15, which will be due to all users reserving a book from April 22 onwards.
Former Post Office among eight properties across Essex to go under the hammer
Houses, flats, commercial premises and land across Essex are all set to go under the auctioneer’s gavel next month
Woman behind 'beloved' bookshop retires after 30 years serving community
A beloved Wivenhoe figure has said goodbye after more than 30 years to town’s most popular independent bookshop.
I tried Filipino food for the first time in 'hidden gem' restaurant in Essex
Tucked away on North Hill in Colchester, Tayo Cafe by Bien is the kind of place you might walk past a dozen times.
Essex airport to host jobs fair looking to fill over 500 vacancies
Hundreds of job opportunities will be showcased at a major jobs fair at London Stansted Airport.
South Essex teen stabbed to death to be honoured with celebrity football match
A young man from south Essex who was stabbed to death in Southampton will be honoured with a celebrity football match in his name
Crews from three fire stations attend scene of large fire in South Essex town
Firefighters tackled significant blaze at a recycling centre in Oliver Road, Grays late on Friday night.
5 Essex villages that could soon become towns
Five Essex villages are on the brink of becoming towns due to growing populations and increased infrastructure including Ingatestone, Stock and Great Leighs.
Jesy Nelson offers £10k reward as car containing babies' medical equipment stolen
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has asked her fans for help this morning (April 19) as she hopes to find her car that has been stolen.
10 of the best dog-friendly spots to eat and drink in Essex
Whether it’s a pit stop after a countryside stroll or a well-earned breather by the beach, here are ten of the best dog-friendly spots in Essex.
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