Ryanair flight to Stansted diverted almost 300 miles away amid disruption
A Ryanair flight was diverted nearly 300 miles due to severe thunderstorms yesterday (Thursday August 27).
300kg of ketamine seized in two major interceptions at Essex port
Border Force officers at Harwich port have seized hundreds of kilograms of ketamine over the past year.
Police remain on scene as person seriously injured after bike and car crash
A person has suffered serious injuries after a collision involving a bicycle and a car in Epping on High Road.
Recap as A12 delays remain after crash shut major road
The A12 is currently closed on the northbound carriageway with traffic being diverted off at junction 23.
Busy High Street is CLOSED due to serious crash
A main road through Epping has been closed this afternoon following a serious crash on the route.
Bonfire erupts into blaze as boat and tyres catch fire
Firefighters were called to a field fire near Witham after a field fire spread to an old boat and tyres.
On This Day - Mystery of the 'Essex Lion' that sparked a major police operation
On this day in 2012, Essex Police called off a major operation to find the 'Essex Lion'. The operation was in response to sightings from many holidaymakers.
Crash and oil spill causing long delays on A130 amid closures
Drivers are facing queues on the A130 this afternoon after a crash and oil spill led to lane closures near Chelmsford.
Closure and miles of queues on major Essex road after incident
Motorists are facing miles of delays on the A12 Londonbound this afternoon following an earlier overturned lorry near the M25.
The TG Jones stores closing for good across Essex as part of major restructuring
TG Jones, formerly known as WH Smith, is set to close stores across Essex as part of a major restructuring affecting hundreds of jobs and 150 UK shops.
'Severe thunderstorms' cause chaos at airport as FIVE flights diverted to Essex
Flights at Stansted Airport were impacted by "severe thunderstorms" yesterday evening, a NATS spokesman says.
Long queues and severe delays following A12 crash near busy junction
Drivers are facing significant delays on the A12 London-bound following a crash on the exit ramp to the Howe Green Interchange.
Wet and windy conditions forecast for Essex over bank holiday weekend
Forecasters the Met Office have forecast wet and windy conditions for most of Essex over the bank holiday weekend.
Court update as Essex man accused of murder and kidnap of 21-year-old
A man accused of the kidnap and murder of another man who was found seriously injured in a car park is facing trial.
Beloved University of Essex campus cat of 17 years passes away
Pebbles, a campus cat who became a legend among students at the University of Essex, has died after nearly 17 years at the Colchester campus.
Train 'continued for 1.5 miles' after derailment at 77mph, investigators reveal
A train was travelling at around 77mph when it derailed near Wickford, early investigations have revealed.
Pictures show stunning partial lunar eclipse over Essex skies
A partial lunar eclipse amazed skygazers across Essex this morning, weeks after the county was treated to a solar eclipse.
Full timings and routes as Red Arrows return for day two of the Clacton Airshow
The Red Arrows will take to the Essex skies again today following a dazzling display yesterday. Here is when and where you can see them.
Essex leader backs RAF Wethersfield as potential Veterans Village site
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has suggested the former RAF Wethersfield could be an ideal location for a dedicated Veterans Village
Essex leader demands answers from Home Secretary over Wethersfield Asylum Centre
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has written to the Home Secretary to raise “urgent issues” about Wethersfield Asylum Centre.
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