Colchester Royal Grammar School praised for 'exceptional' education standards
Colchester Royal Grammar School, on Lexden Road, was judged to be delivering "exceptional" and of a strong standard of education.
Change to Braintree bin collections due to extreme weather
Bin collections are starting earlier to protect crews during the latest extreme heat warning in Braintree.
Two hospitalised in crash on busy Essex road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Ugley that saw two hospitalised and two arrested.
Historic Essex farmhouse and brewhouse to become museums at Indaver site
Restoration work is bringing a slice of rural Essex’s past back to life at the Indaver Rivenhall site with a centuries-old farmhouse and brewhouse.
Dad died after three sudden seizures revealed brain tumour
A Chelmsford dad collapsed at home after his daughter heard him making "weird noises."
'I quit Essex for St Lucia - I eat out for £5 a night in tropical paradise'
A pastry chef has swapped her life in the UK for a fresh start in the Caribbean in St Lucia.
Have your say on future of Essex health services before deadline
The NHS is gathering feedback to help shape the future of health and care services in Essex.
Essex to experience rare 'tropical nights' amid red heat warning
Rare weather phenomenon's “tropical nights” are set to leave parts of Essex struggling to cool down as a rare red warning for extreme heat comes in.
Local entrepreneurs charged with further sexual offences
Two men have been charged with further sexual offences following an investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Essex.
Tribute to 'true grafter' who died after suspected hit-and-run
A man who died in a suspected hit-and-run collision has been remembered as a "true grafter" and a "selfless" friend.
Work under way to keep children in Essex safe from exploitation
Work is taking place across Essex to protect children and young people from exploitation as part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week.
Opening date for newest city centre store announced
A new opening date for fast-food restaurant, Miss Millie's in Colchester has been announced after delays.
Schools update uniform policy and review events as 'extreme heat' hits Essex
Schools across Essex have announced changes to uniform policies and event schedules in response to forecasts of extreme temperatures until Friday (June 26).
Rare RED heat warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to get close to 40C
A rare red weather warning has been issued for extreme heat across parts of south and west Essex by the Met Office.
Nigel Farage calls for election as Sir Keir Starmer to resign as Prime Minister
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called for a general election following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation announcement.
What is the music playing as Keir Starmer resigns?
LOUD music could be heard playing along the street from Keir Starmer as he announced he would be resigning as prime minister.
Essex County Council launches legal challenge to unitary authorities plan
The leadership at Essex County Council plans to launch a legal challenge on proposals for local government re-organisation (LGR) in Greater Essex.
What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.
Major rail disruption as incident blocks all lines between Essex and London
ALL lines are blocked across the Greater Anglia network between Essex and London after reports of a "person on the tracks"
Who do you want to see as the next UK Prime Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - who would you like to see replace him?
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