Rare chance to own ex-Essex water tower with plans for 'Grand Designs' home
Former water tower in High Garrett, near Braintree, is for sale with plans for a four-bedroom Grand Designs-style home and additional floor.
From Blur to Ed Sheeran and Sugababes - fans share their hopes for Summer Series 2027
The Colchester Castle Summer Series will return to Lower Castle Park in 2027.
Recruitment firm 'naïve' over underpayment of 159 workers
A recruitment agency has underpaid more than 150 workers.
Farage expects more investigations into Reform as two senior figures step down
Nigel Farage expects more investigations into Reform UK finances after Channel 4 foreign donation claims; party reported to police as aides are suspended.
68 new officers officially welcomed at Essex Police passing out parade
Essex Police officially welcomed 68 news officers to their ranks at a passing out parade at their headquarters in Chelmsford.
Police release images of two men wanted in connection to Tesco handbag theft
Essex Police release CCTV images of two men sought over a handbag theft at Tesco in Harlow on August 20, after stolen bank cards were used fraudulently.
Man wanted by Essex Police after failing to appear in court
Essex Police are looking for 40-year-old Thomas Denicolai in connection with an investigation into threats being made, as well as failing to appear in court.
Police investigating collision that left cyclist with no memory of the incident
Essex Police are investigating a crash on Broomfield Road in Chelmsford that left a cyclist with no memory of the incident.
Man's death at Essex hospital sparks warning for medical procedure
Glen Edward Robert Jay died on March 8, 2025, after undergoing progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum (PPP) at Broomfield Hospital.
Three more arrested in connection to Essex town centre shooting
Two men from Chelmsford, aged 18 and 23, along with a 17-year-old boy from Braintree, have been arrested following a shooting in Market Place.
A12 partially blocked with long delays due to 'incident' amid rush hour
The A12 is partially blocked due to an incident in Essex this evening rush hour (September 4).
Motorcyclist in his 40s dies at scene of Essex crash as man arrested
A motorcyclist in his 40s has died and a man has been arrested after a crash in Corringham yesterday evening.
Jobs at risk as well-known bookmakers could close 100 shops
Popular bookmakers Paddy Power are undertaking a review that could see 100 shops close. Essex stores at risk.
What does sustained rainfall mean for hosepipe ban in Essex?
Essex & Suffolk Water has shared an update on its hosepipe ban after sustained rainfall across the region followed the driest July on record.
Moment builders track suspected cannabis farmer as £1m drugs operation found
Builders used a drone to help police catch a suspected cannabis farmer after finding a £1million drug operation at a former chicken farm near Colchester.
Woman, 37, missing from Essex after car found around 90 miles away
A woman has gone missing and police are appealing for information after her car was found in Eastbourne.
Plane forced to divert to Stansted Airport as fire crews rush to aircraft
A Ryanair flight from East Midlands Airport to Malaga was forced to divert to Stansted Airport this morning.
People in Essex urged to stock up as 'largest ever' El Niño looms
People are being warned about the impacts of the super El Niño that is set to bring unprecedented weather to the UK and Essex.
Poll: We want your views as Reform UK aides quit amid donation allegations
Reform UK has been reported to the Met Police and the Electoral Commission after an undercover Channel 4 News investigation.
Parts of Essex to be battered by gale-force winds TODAY
Gale force winds are expected to sweep across parts of Essex, with coastal areas such as Clacton and Harwich forecast to be hit hardest.
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