Essex residents urged to have their say on major changes to policing
People across Essex are being urged to have their say on plans to shake up the structure of policing across the county.
Celebrity owned attraction named among the best in the country
Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, owned by Essex-born TV farmer Jimmy Doherty, has been given a prestigious award by Visit England.
Essex pro-Palestine protester 'never directly told to end Big Ben stand-off'
A visually impaired pro-Palestine protester who spent 17 hours on top of Big Ben has told a court he was never directly asked by police to end the stand-off.
Essex Police solved more rape cases in 2025 than the previous two years combined
Essex Police is solving more rape cases than ever before – but says more needs to be done to tackle sexual violence.
Essex could face more heatwaves as Met Office reveals summer outlook
Essex could be facing more heatwaves this summer according to the Met Office's most recent three-month outlook.
Essex County Council celebrates unpaid carers for Carers Week
Essex County Council is celebrating unpaid carers for their vital contribution.
Busy Essex route CLOSED due to crash
A busy road in north Essex has been closed following a crash on the A131 at High Garrett.
Motorbikes and garages torn through in late night blaze
Firefighters were called out late at night after a blaze broke out at a property in Billericay affecting two motorbikes and two garages.
Person in 'serious condition' as air ambulance called to incident
A person has been taken to hospital in a "serious condition" following a "medical emergency" on a bus on Victoria Road South near Chelmsford station.
East of England Ambulance Service reports improved response times
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has seen improved response times compared to last year, despite higher demand.
All lanes closed after SIX-VEHICLE crash on stretch of M25
The M25 motorway is facing severe disruption this afternoon following a six vehicle crash and police incident.
Warning issued as scammers posing as Essex library staff target residents
SCAMMERS pretending to be from Essex libraries are targeting residents with calls about overdue books.
'World's largest' inflatable attraction to make UK debut at Essex centre
The world's largest touring inflatable attraction is about to land in the UK for the first time in Essex.
Four men jailed after protests over murder of Essex student
Four men have been jailed for their roles in violent disorder that erupted in Southampton after Essex student Henry Nowak was murdered by Vickrum Digwa.
Map shows all the sightings of 'toxic' caterpillars in Essex amid warning
A WARNING has been issued by the Government as we enter the "greatest risk period" for sightings of toxic caterpillars in Essex.
Police provide update after road evacuated as suspicious items found
Essex Police have provided an update after Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford was evacuated yesterday evening following an explosives probe.
Homes evacuated after man and woman arrested in explosive probe
Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford has been cordoned off by police after a man and woman were arrested following an investigation into explosive substances.
Miles of queues on major route as police attend six-vehicle collision
There are major delays on an A12 slip road near Beaulieu Park station following a six-vehicle collision involving a lorry.
Leaked videos show EastEnders filming in Essex with twist for much-loved character
Leaked videos have shown EastEnders filming in Essex with a major twist for a much-loved character of the show.
Watch as CCTV appears to show Essex pro-Palestine protester scaling Big Ben
CCTV footage appears to capture a pro-Palestine protester scaling Big Ben, in footage that was shown at Southwark Crown Court.
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