New data suggests 75 per cent of bets on Clacton election back Binface
Clacton by-election punters are overwhelmingly backing Count Binface to cause a shock upset, despite Reform UK remaining clear favourites.
Appeal issued as Essex and Suffolk Water 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban
Customers in Essex are being urged to reduce water use to avoid a hosepipe ban in Essex.
'Risk to life' heat health warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to climb
The UKHSA have issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex as temperatures are set to climb to 29C today and Saturday.
Driver caught with wraps of cocaine in underwear tasered after trying to flee
A night-time police operation has resulted in more than two dozen arrests with one man tasered,
Tribute paid to former rugby player and long-serving Essex club president
The long-serving 'stalwart' president of Chelmsford Rugby Club has sadly passed away.
Residents evacuated after fourth-floor blaze at Essex tower block
Residents were forced to evacuate their homes yesterday after a fire broke out at a Endeavour House in Harlow.
Solar eclipse to be visible in Essex skies this week
A deep partial solar eclipse is set to be visible across Essex skies on August 12. Here is all you need to know.
Police update after mother and daughter die in Mersea beach tragedy
Essex Police have now confirmed the two people who died after tragic incident in Mersea, were a mother and daughter.
Two who died in Mersea beach tragedy named in reports
The woman and girl who died after an incident on Mersea Island have been named according to reports.
Teen still missing after a month as police launch fresh appeal
Police have launched a fresh appeal for a missing teenager from Colchester who has not been seen for over a month.
Floral tributes laid on beach after teen girl and woman die in tragedy
Flowers and tributes have begun to appear on West Mersea beach, the spot where a teenage girl and a woman lost their lives.
Shocking photos show tractor and baler destroyed by large blaze in Essex field
Firefighters were called to the scene of a tractor and baler, that had become engulfed in a large blaze at field on Marsh Road in Burnham.
Man placed on sex offenders register for sexual messages to '12-year-old'
A man from Hullbridge who sent sexual messages to a 12-year-old girl who was in fact an undercover police officer has been sentenced.
New Prime Minister speaks on fatal beach tragedy during Essex visit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paid tribute to those who died in the West Mersea beach tragedy and promised support for local authorities.
Essex TV personality looking for staff at bustling seafood stall
A well-known Essex businessman is on the hunt for a new recruit to help serve seafood and pints at bustling Brentwood venue The Lairy Lobster.
Woman and girl died after ‘tide came in while group was on sandbank’
Essex Police said officers were called by the ambulance service at 5.35pm on Wednesday
Moment driver shouts abuse at Nigel Farage before immediately crashing
A Clacton driver has been videoed hurling abuse at Nigel Farage then immediately crashing their car.
New Prime Minister visits Essex pub to celebrate business rates cuts
The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham marked his decision to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues with a visit to The Hare in Harlow.
Tesco 'face empty shelves' as over 1,000 Essex workers could take strike action
More than a thousand workers at Thurrock's distribution site could take strike action in a dispute that unions warn may disrupt Tesco stores across the UK.
One-of-a-kind Spitfire among historic aircraft set to soar over Essex in show
The only remaining Spitfire with a Rolls Royce Merlin 63 engine is expected to take to the skies in a popular Essex air show next month.
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