Farage could face Count Binface challenge as major parties refuse standing
Nigel Farage's by-election bid could backfire, after all major parties refused to put forward a candidate for the vote. Count Binface only confirmed candidate.
Essex dads of SEN children conquer Welsh mountain for special school
A team of north Essex dads of SEND children have conquered a Welsh mountain to give something back to their kids' special school.
All we know so far as Reform leader resigns as Clacton MP triggering by-election
Nigel Farage has triggered a dramatic political row after resigning as Clacton MP and forcing a by-election.
Dead horse found in ditch at Essex nature reserve
A dead foal found dumped in a ditch at a Basildon nature reserve has highlighted growing concerns over animal cruelty in Essex.
Two major parties refuse to put candidates forward in Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage's decision to quit as Clacton's MP has prompted an unprecedented response from both Labour and the Conservatives.
Major Essex road CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is closed this evening following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays reported in the area.
Emergency update after major Essex motorway closed due to blaze
Fire crews have brought the M11 embankment fire under control, fire crews have confirmed.
Braintree engineer cuts hair to support dental care for those in need
A Braintree engineer cut off hair hair to raise vital funds for Dentaid The Dental Charity.
Faulty traffic lights 'could cause an accident' as issue continues over a month
Faulty traffic lights at a narrow road in Braintree “could cause an accident”, motorists say.
Village cake stop bringing community together enjoys sweet success at awards
A village cake cupboard is quietly becoming one of Maldon’s sweetest success stories bringing neighbours together.
Major motorway closed due to blaze next to carriageway
A stretch of the M11 has been closed following a fence fire next to the carriageway.
All traffic held on M25 due to crash
All traffic has been held on the M25 following a collision near Waltham Abbey in Essex.
What is a by-election, and why has Farage triggered one?
Reform UK leader and MP for Clacton Nigel Farage has announced his decision to resign as MP, which has triggered a by-election.
What are the odds on the Clacton by-election as Nigel Farage quits as MP?
The latest odds for the Clacton by-election as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in desperate bid to clear his name amid donations scandals.
New MRI scanner unveiled ahead of Braintree community diagnostic centre opening
A newly installed MRI scanner is set to boost diagnostic capacity in Braintree.
The key takeaways from Nigel Farage's speech as he resigns as Clacton MP
Clacton MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced his resignation, triggering a by-election in the constituency.
Nigel Farage sensationally RESIGNS as Clacton MP to trigger by-election
Clacton MP and leader of Reform UK has announced he will resign as a member of parliament and trigger a Clacton by-election.
FOUND: Urgent search launched to find missing man
A public appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Mersea near Colchester.
Recap as Nigel Farage QUITS as Clacton MP
Clacton MP, Nigel Farage has announced he will be making a statement on his future at 2pm this afternoon
Nigel Farage to make statement on his 'future'
Clacton MP, Nigel Farage is to release a statement on his future in public later this afternoon.
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