Who is Count Binface? Meet the man planning to run against Nigel Farage
Count Binface, the alter-ego of comedian Jon Harvey, has emerged as a surprise candidate to be the leading challenger against Nigel Farage in Clacton.
Essex ex‑cop guilty of gross misconduct over unrecorded domestic assault
A former Essex Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after failing to record an allegation of crime relating to a sexual abuse case.
Jet2 adds six 'breathtaking' new Stansted holiday package destinations
Jet2 has announced six new destinations to its weddings programme starting from summer 2027.
Bonfire embers blamed for blaze destroying 10 acres of crop in south Essex
Bonfire embers are believed to have sparked a field fire affecting 10 acres of standing crop near Brentwood.
Council update after Nigel Farage claimed he will pay for by-election
Tendring Council has provided an update after Nigel Farage claimed he would pay for a Clacton by-election.
Drivers warned of possible £1,000 fine this summer
Drivers across Essex are being warned over wearing flip flops while driving as it could land them a £1,000 fine.
Blaze sparked by farm machinery destroys field size of four football pitches
FIELDS the size of nearly four football pitches have been destroyed by a blaze in Woodham Walter.
'Ultra-rare' Beatrix Potter 50p coin on sale for £9,500
A Royal Mint 50p coin part of a 2017 Beatrix Potter collection has been listed on eBay, selling for £9,500 in Basildon.
Essex neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack to be sentenced
Alfie Colman, 22, from Great Notley in Essex, is facing jail time after he planned a mass gun attack.
Farage could face Count Binface challenge as major parties refuse standing
Nigel Farage's by-election bid could backfire, after all major parties refused to put forward a candidate for the vote. Count Binface only confirmed candidate.
All we know so far as Reform leader resigns as Clacton MP triggering by-election
Nigel Farage has triggered a dramatic political row after resigning as Clacton MP and forcing a by-election.
Dead horse found in ditch at Essex nature reserve
A dead foal found dumped in a ditch at a Basildon nature reserve has highlighted growing concerns over animal cruelty in Essex.
Two major parties refuse to put candidates forward in Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage's decision to quit as Clacton's MP has prompted an unprecedented response from both Labour and the Conservatives.
Major Essex road CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is closed this evening following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays reported in the area.
Emergency update after major Essex motorway closed due to blaze
Fire crews have brought the M11 embankment fire under control, fire crews have confirmed.
Village cake stop bringing community together enjoys sweet success at awards
A village cake cupboard is quietly becoming one of Maldon’s sweetest success stories bringing neighbours together.
All traffic held on M25 due to crash
All traffic has been held on the M25 following a collision near Waltham Abbey in Essex.
What is a by-election, and why has Farage triggered one?
Reform UK leader and MP for Clacton Nigel Farage has announced his decision to resign as MP, which has triggered a by-election.
What are the odds on the Clacton by-election as Nigel Farage quits as MP?
The latest odds for the Clacton by-election as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in desperate bid to clear his name amid donations scandals.
Council announces change to bin collections for safety of crews
An Essex council has announced changes to their bin collections this week for the safety of their crews.
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