New Essex development brings nearly 100 homes to countryside commuter spot
New show homes have been unveiled at a housing development offering modern country living with city connections in Takeley.
Three men jailed for 15-and-a-half years over £225k smash-and-grab robbery
Three Essex men have been jailed for a combined 15-and-a-half years for their roles in a £225k smash-and-grab robbery in London.
Ryanair suspends Stansted route in 'major' schedule shake-up
Ryanair has suspended its winter service from Stansted to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital ahead of a major summer expansion.
Listed - All the Essex businesses named winners at prestigious awards
A number of businesses in Essex have been named winners at the Great Taste Awards for 2026.
Man dies following serious crash on rural village road
A man has died following a serious crash in Littlebury near Saffron Walden in the early hours of July 29.
One of the world's largest ships to dock in Essex next week
One of the world’s largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week, at London Gateway Port, Thurrock.
Serving Essex PC sacked after intimate relationship during bail conditions
An Essex Police officer has been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct following a private disciplinary hearing relating to a personal relationship.
Journalist receives apology and 'substantial damages' from Essex PFCC
A journalist has received an apology and "substantial damages" from the police fire and crime commissioner for Essex.
Live updates as Greater Anglia cancel services across Essex
Greater Anglia have cancelled a list of services across Essex this morning, including at Southend Victoria and Wivenhoe.
Mayhem for commuters as rail services in and out of Essex CANCELLED
A list of Greater Anglia services across Southend, Wivenhoe and Elsenham have been cancelled this morning, causing severe disruption for morning commuters.
Gemma Collins announces death of her mum in emotional tribute
Former The Only Way is Essex star, Gemma Collins has announced the death of her mum Joan with an emotional tribute.
Thick black smoke to be seen 'for some time' as tyre blaze being tackled
Thick black smoke can be seen from a major fire involving a large number of tyres near Chelmsford.
RECAP as firefighters tackle 'a huge number of incidents' across Essex
Crews are currently responding to a number of fires across Essex, with some producing large amounts of visible smoke.
Smoke seen across two towns as firefighters at scene of large blaze
A large fire near Chelmsford is sending smoke that can be seen from Braintree and Witham.
Four miles of traffic on A12 with police at scene of breakdown
Two lanes are closed on the A12 due to a broken-down lorry near Hatfield Peverel.
'Reminder' to watch pets in busy areas as child injured by dog at Basildon Asda
A child was injured in an incident involving a dog in a Basildon supermarket car park.
How 22-year-old makes £55k-a-month after ditching £9-an-hour care job
A former care worker from Frinton, Essex, is earning more than £50,000 a month after ditching her job to become a full-time reseller.
'Avoid area' as six crews tackle grassland blaze size of seven football pitches
A huge fire is burning grassland the size of seven football pitches near Brentwood.
Stallholder ordered to pay £7,000 after selling vape to child
A market stallholder has been convicted of selling a Lost Mary vape to a child.
Essex and Suffolk Water issue hosepipe ban update after drought declared
Essex & Suffolk Water has issued an update on its position regarding a potential hosepipe ban after Essex was officially declared to be in drought today.
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