This Is Total Essex

It may come as a shock to some!

Two buildings were being used as short term holiday homes without planning permission

It's perfect if you love a quiet high street with plenty of independent shops

After the dog collapsed, a vet discovered she was seriously underweight

Officers from the force helped ensure the safe arrival and departure of the President

It is described as 'something truly unforgettable'

The Strictly and Love Island winner Dani lives in Essex with her footballer husband - and Essex is where it all began for the pair

The treasure is said to be impossible to take because of the magic

Many residents are concerned about where small children will play is the proposal was successful

There were more than 500 vintage cars

Laura-Jane Seaman's death was ruled to have been a result of basic maternity care failings and could have been avoided

It is a very popular celeb-hunting spot

The Dartford Crossing is to be completely closed for routine safety inspections and maintenance

They were caught after a police pursuit

The meeting had to be rescheduled due to 'general disturbance'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have long speculated that the pair were romantically linked

One councillor has said that the actions were 'intimidation and bullying at its best'

The council claims three outbuildings at the hotel had been turned into houses without any planning permission

When arrested he confessed he's "not gonna lie" to the officers

An investigation into the train crash is still ongoing