Castle Point Council defends huge eye-watering £565k payment to staff member
It comes against the backdrop of council tax increases this month
Essex arcade bans unaccompanied children after 'eggs and waterbombs thrown'
Eggs and waterbombs have reportedly been thrown inside the arcade
Lorry crashes into railway bridge causing huge train delays between Southend and London
One major route has been affected
Essex woman left unable to eat normal meal for years after Coronavirus complication
She has been forced to pay £23k on surgery for a rare stomach condition that's unavailable on the NHS
VW Golf 'driven at group of people' in Tollesbury
It was reported that the driver had been involved in an altercation with a group of six-to-seven people
Call police immediately if you see this man missing from South Ockendon
Call police if you see him
Man burnt after sleeping through fire in caravan near Ingatestone
He was asleep when the fire began but luckily woke up and was able to get out
Couple in their 70s disappear after returning from Essex family visit
Police are keen to ensure the couple are ok as they say the behaviour is "out of character"
Dramatic police chase through residential streets in Rayleigh in 6 mile pursuit
Officers arrested three people when the chase came to an end
Tributes pour in for 'amazing teacher' named as victim in horror two-car crash near A12
His school has said he was "hugely popular" among staff and students
Wickford Cemetery vandalised and fence panels stolen in 'vile act'
Councillors have called the behaviour the 'lowest of the low'
Huge building complex in Colchester city centre to go up for auction for £500,000
It comprises several shops and office spaces
Councillor slams 'public's disregard for basic hygiene' after dirty nappy left at swimming pool
Conditions at the swimming pool have come under fire after a video went viral including a dirty nappy
A look inside the new Miller and Carter restaurant in Langdon Hills after 'major transformation'
The restaurant now seats 219 people and the refurb has created ten new jobs
Primark's 'cute' boots and necklace combination which fans 'love' and say is 'creative'
The range is on sale now in all Primark stores
Dunelm's 'super soft' Holly Willoughby duvet set perfect for Spring that is 'very luxurious'
You can 'transform your bedroom into an exotic retreat'
Stacey Solomon admits 'we're barely afloat' as Joe Swash shares 'biggest battle'
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have given fans a glimpse into their home life in their new BBC reality series, This Is Us
Man arrested after 'serious collision' involving motorbike and van near Braintree
Police want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash
Two major Chelmsford roads to shut overnight for nine days
The overnight closures may make other routes busier
The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins' weight loss as star makes dramatic diet change
Reality queen Gemma Collins' famous besties Jedward open up on her stunning weight loss as the Irish twins declare she's looking 'younger by the day' - but her 'vibe' will never change
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