Council accused of taking too long to decide on plans for 300 homes on Essex farmland
It's been warned that the plans could 'harm' the area, but a council report said that the development's benefits outweigh these issues
Weekend weather forecast as temperatures to soar to 31C in Essex
A yellow weather warning has been put in place
Three men convicted of violent disorder that brought chaos to Epping streets
The court heard the protest had descended into "a scene of disorder and chaos"
Warning as parking fine scam sent to Epping residents
The council does not send text messages about parking fines to residents
Essex primary school teacher banned as she didn't disclose she was dating a convicted sex offender
Her partner was convicted relation to indecent images of children
Council told 'outrageous' decision to strip them of planning powers won't be reversed
The council is one of nine under-performing councils who have been put into special measures this week
Person 'elbowed in the face' on Brentwood bus
Police are looking to speak with this man to assist with its investigation
Floral tributes left at Chelmsford park after young man stabbed to death
The young man's family said he was a "kind soul" with "a smile that would brighten up a room"
Court update as teenagers charged with murder after Chelmsford Central Park stabbing
A provisional trial date has been scheduled
Monsoon and Accessorize to shut on busy Essex high street
An official closing date has not yet been confirmed
TOWIE's Jess Wright shares update after son's horrific accident 'will never forget'
The former TOWIE star appeared on This Morning to discuss her son Presley's recovery
TOWIE star Jake Hall's death 'undetermined' after being found dead at holiday villa, inquest hears
An inquest heard the TV star was found dead with head injuries at a holiday villa in Mallorca
Locals demand plans for 550 new homes in Essex village be scrapped
Campaigners and the local MP are demanding the proposals are scrapped
Murder investigation launched after woman found dead in Dagenham
A 75-year-old man has been arrested at the scene. He was taken to hospital, where he remains.
Shut down bar on fire as firefighters rush to Clacton seafront
The venue suddenly closed down last year
Residents frustrated over delay to address 'nightmare' parking on 'dangerous' road near Stansted Airport
Village residents are becoming frustrated about the lack of progress to stop holidaymakers from parking on a 'dangerous' road near Stansted Airport
M25 diversion route as two lorry fires block motorway
Drivers should avoid the area where possible
M25 severe delays as two separate lorry fires a junction apart block motorway
The two fires are just a junction apart and has caused rush hour chaos
Essex dad had to learn how to walk and talk again after nearly dying in crash with tree
If not for Air Ambulance crews, he wouldn't have had the chance to be a dad
The Essex areas free weekend parking will be rolled out
Shoppers and residents have welcomed the free parking
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