Van driver flees scene of crash with motorbike as A12 left blocked
A van driver fled the scene of a crash involving a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.
Further delays on major route due to 'multiple vehicle' crash
A stretch of the A12 heading towards London is facing disruption this morning following a reported crash.
School 'hit extremely hard' after death of year 6 pupil in Essex lorry crash
An 11-year-old boy who died following a tragic lorry crash has been named in tributes from his school and football league this week.
Laundrette fire started by burning towels in 'rare' event
A Saffron Walden laundrette fire has been started after burning towels caught alight in a rare case of spontaneous combustion.
TV entrepreneur announces plans to stand in Clacton by-election
An independent candidate has announced she will stand in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.
Police hunt after supermarket staff 'racially abused' during theft
Police have released CCTV images showing two men they want to speak to after theft and public order offences in Loughton.
Murder charge as 20-year-old from Essex dies after US shooting
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 20-year-old from Braintree, Essex, in the US.
RECAP as A12 blocked after van flees crash with motorbike
The A12 is blocked with long delays on the major road due to a crash involving a car and van.
School holidays in Essex could move as part of new council plans
School holidays in Essex could change under new plans proposed by Reform led Essex County Council.
Three people reported for 'speeding' on river using personal watercraft
Three individuals have been reported for speeding on the River Colne using personal watercraft.
Van and car crash blocks A12 with heavy traffic building
A crash involving a car and a van has partially blocked the A12 near Witham.
Greater Anglia issue update after major disruption due to track fire
Greater Anglia have resumed services into London after a track-side fire near Stratford on Friday led to days of disruption.
Essex County Council under fire for abandoning Climate Action Commission
Essex County Council has withdrawn its support for the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC), a move commissions say could impact six years of work.
Polls punish Farage over £5m gift while Clacton voters insist it’s a 'stitch‑up’
National polls suggest that Nigel Farage may face a loss of support over a gift ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Airline launches new flights to 'world-class' ski destination from Stansted
Jet2 has announced new ski flights to Innsbruck in Austria, launching from Stansted Airport in Essex.
Essex Police given £5.6m boost to protect Jewish communities
Essex Police will receive £5.6 million in government funding to help protect Jewish communities, amid a rise in anti-semitism.
CCTV appeal as man assaulted and left with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Braintree.
Police searching for man and woman after £1000 alcohol robbery
Police have released a CCTV image of two suspects involved in a robbery at Tesco in Theydon Bois.
Man 'arrested on suspicion of threating to kill' Nigel Farage
A man has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to reports.
Police launch appeal after man racially abused in Essex village
Essex Police have released an image of a person they want to speak to after a man was racially abused in Chelmer Village, Chelmsford.
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