Former officer found guilty of misconduct at hearing
A former Essex Police officer has been found guilty of misconduct during a hearing.
School forced to close after being struck by lightning
A secondary school in Chelmsford has been forced to partially close after a thunderstorm caused the school to be hit by lightning.
Families 'lost everything' as disposable barbecue set Basildon homes on fire
A family who lost their home in a major Basildon fire have spoken of their devastation for neighbours and the wider community.
Police investigation launched after deaths of man and woman in Essex home
A man and woman in their 80s have died after being found with injuries at a property in Great Totham yesterday.
Popular Essex animal sanctuary closed due to extreme heat
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood is closed throughout today due to an extreme heat alert.
Nigel Farage gets into heated debate over £5 million gift
Nigel Farage has admitted a parliamentary watchdog could take a “different view” over a £5 million gift he did not declare after becoming an MP in Clacton.
Disruption expected on Essex buses due to heatwave
Central Connect passengers in Essex are being advised to expect minor delays next week as an amber weather warning comes in.
Nature reserves devastated by vandalism with animal killed
Nature reserves across Essex are being damaged by a recent spate of vandalism and illegal activity.
Recap as extreme heat shuts schools and forces bin collection changes
Extreme temperatures amid a forecast 39C heatwave in Essex is forcing schools to shut early and bin collections to be changed amid major disruption.
Police concerned for missing teenage girl last seen over a week ago
Police are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Canvey who was last seen over a week ago.
Police investigation underway as nursery closed over 'harm risk' concerns
Watership Downs Nursery in Poulton Close, Maldon, was closed on Friday, June 19
Cross-border fraud investigation launched into former Essex company
A cross-border investigation is under way into suspected fraud at a collapsed telecoms company based in Chelmsford, Essex.
Tribute artist barred from meeting idol after wig and jacket deemed 'insulting'
A Barry Manilow fan was left "upset" after being refused entry to a meet-and-greet with the American singer.
Popular Essex attraction to CLOSE for two days due to red extreme heat warning
An animal adventure park has announced a two-day closure due to the extreme heat forecast.
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.
Change to city bin collections due to extreme weather
Chelmsford residents are being urged to put their bins out earlier than usual this week as temperatures soar.
Major brand to return at new city location
Music fans and collectors have reason to celebrate as a high street favourite makes its return to Chelmsford's Meadows Shopping Centre.
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.
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