The key takeaways from Nigel Farage's speech as he resigns as Clacton MP
Clacton MP and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced his resignation, triggering a by-election in the constituency.
Nigel Farage sensationally RESIGNS as Clacton MP to trigger by-election
Clacton MP and leader of Reform UK has announced he will resign as a member of parliament and trigger a Clacton by-election.
FOUND: Urgent search launched to find missing man
A public appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Mersea near Colchester.
Recap as Nigel Farage QUITS as Clacton MP
Clacton MP, Nigel Farage has announced he will be making a statement on his future at 2pm this afternoon
FOUND: Police urge public to call 999 if they see missing Essex man
Essex Police are seeking help to find a 38-year-old Luke Hensher-Smith, who is missing from Chelmsford.
Nigel Farage to make statement on his 'future'
Clacton MP, Nigel Farage is to release a statement on his future in public later this afternoon.
Family say mum’s asbestos cancer may be linked to washing husband’s work clothes
A former Epping resident died from a rare asbestos-related cancer decades after she may have been exposed while washing her husband’s work clothes.
Dartford Crossing drivers braced for week of tunnel closure chaos
The West Tunnel at the Dartford Crossing is closing overnight for the rest of the week due to maintenance between Essex and Kent.
Rush‑hour rail chaos as Essex–London trains hit by fault
Many Greater Anglia rail services connecting Essex to London have been delayed this morning due to a signalling fault at Maryland.
Donald Trump appears to rally behind Nigel Farage amid funding scandal
US President Donald Trump has appeared to rally behind Nigel Farage as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over financial support.
Heat health alert UPGRADED for Essex with greater 'risk to life'
A heat health alert issued for Essex and the East of England has been upgraded by the UK Health Security Agency. Yellow alert upgraded to amber.
Pictures show 'significant wildfire' that tore through Essex field
A "significant wildfire" broke out in a field in Sewards End, near Saffron Walden yesterday, prompting a large response from Essex fire crews.
Four In A Bed winning village pub and B&B put up for sale on Rightmove
The Court House, in Great Bromley, has been listed on Rightmove.
Essex Net Zero policy scrapped in 100-Day plan sparks political divide
Essex County Council’s controversial decision to scrap its Net Zero policy has been swiftly challenged by opposition councillor Sam McLean.
Colchester group 'over the moon' as TV star makes special donation
A group of creatives from a ceramics and printmaking studio in Colchester attended the live show hosted by a celebrated potter and television personality.
Eight fire crews tackle serious field blaze the size of 40 football pitches
A major field fire has affected around 50 acres of heathland near Clacton.
Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after assault outside pub
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following an assault outside a pub in Essex.
MILES of delays on major Essex route due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 following a collision on the clockwise carriageway.
Around 40 firefighters rush to huge blaze as road to be closed ‘for hours’
Fire crews have issued an update on a fire that has closed the A133 near Clacton in Weeley.
FOUND: People urged to call police 'immediately' if they see missing man
Police are searching for a missing man from Billericay, who they are worried about.
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