Update issued on beauty spot blaze as 50 firefighters remain at scene
Colchester residents are urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a huge fire has triggered major disruption and safety warnings.
Major road upgrades approved to support 10,000 new homes
Two major road schemes have been approved which will support the development of the Chelmsford Garden Community.
Bin lorry goes up in flames as crews battle hours-long blaze sparked by battery
Another waste truck has gone up in flames caused by the wrong disposal of batteries in Uttlesford.
Massive smoke plume sparks warning with people told to shut windows and doors
Fire crews are urging residents to keep their windows and doors shut following a fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.
More than 45 firefighters on scene as massive fire breaks out at scenic spot
Around 30 firefighters are now said to be at the scene of a massive fire at Middlewick Ranges in Colchester.
RECAP as 40 firefighters continue to tackle huge fire at beauty spot
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a huge blaze at Middlewick Ranges, Colchester.
Hospital still requires improvement over emergency care services
The Princess Alexandra Hospital has been told it still requires improvement despite progress since its latest CQC report.
Smoke seen billowing as blaze breaks out at beauty spot
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Colchester at Middlewick Ranges.
Major supermarket with sites across Essex agrees to sell retail giant in £120M deal
Sainsbury's has agreed to sell Argos in a £120m deal to Swift Partners as part of a major strategy shift.
Hosepipe ban introduced by water company in Essex for the first time since 1997
Essex and Suffolk Water, the largest clean water supplier in the county, have announced a hosepipe ban will be introduced next week.
Essex fire crews called to wildfire the size of 210 football pitches in Suffolk
Fire crews from Wethersfield were sent to to help Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service tackle a huge blaze at Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere.
'Every drop can keep plants alive' - tips for young gardeners during hosepipe ban
Anglian Water implemented a hosepipe ban for parts of Essex, including Colchester, on July 11.
Firefighters tackle 570 incidents across Essex in one of busiest weeks
Firefighters have attended 570 separate incidents across Essex in one of its busiest weeks in four years these past six days.
Dog left for dead after abuse now thriving in new home
A dog who was left for dead in London before being rescued by the RSPCA has now found a new home in Chelmsford.
Two imaginative Essex sheds named among UK's best for 2026
Two owners of sheds in Essex have been named winners at the Shed of the Year awards for 2026.
Health and safety investigation launched into explosion at Essex farm
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a formal investigation into the fire and explosion Highlands Farm on Friday, July 24.
All train lines BLOCKED on busy routes as major disruption continues
Rail passengers in Essex are continuing to face major disruption after a signalling fault between Shenfield and Romford has been ongoing for nearly eight hours.
13 supercars seized on Essex motorway after major stop
Thirteen supercars have been seized following reports of dangerous driving on the M11 in Essex.
Parts of Essex to be hit by downpours TONIGHT - which areas will be affected?
Bands of rain are expected to move east across Essex overnight, bringing showers to many areas after midnight before clearing the county’s coast.
Severe delays of 30 minutes on major route as lane closed
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 this afternoon, after one lane was closed near Bishops Stortford due to a broken down vehicle.
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