American floored after visiting Essex seaside spot branded 'UK's most deprived'
Drew Binsky has visited every country on Earth - but one neglected Essex town left him with a newfound appreciation for the UK's "raw and real" beauty
            
      
A12 live updates as road closed after lorry crash near Chelmsford
A major A-road in Essex is closed due to a crash
            
      
The face of dangerous paedophile who tried to flee country after being caught
He had committed some of the most graphic crimes that an officer at Essex Police had seen.
            
      
Deputy leader criticises council's concerns for staff over flags being flown in Essex
She said council staff needed to 'get a grip' if they felt 'unsettled' by flags being flown in Essex
            
      
Southend Council subject to 'investigation’ after tree collapse killed young girl
A young girl died following the partial collapse of a tree in Southend
            
      
Essex Claire's Accessories stores remain open despite appointing administrators
They are continuing to trade across the UK despite local fears of closure
            
      
Essex man who died in collision with train named
His death has not been treated as suspicious
            
      
Essex boy, 14, missing for five days as police appeal for help
Police have now turned to the public's help to find him
            
      
The 'quirky and cool' Essex island that's a 'lovely place to visit all year round'
Visitors have heaped praise on its beach and peaceful atmosphere
            
      
Essex woman dies after being found unresponsive on holiday in South Korea
She was sadly found unresponsive
            
      
999 crews rush to street near Ilford railway station after 'suspicious package' discovered
The package was initially believed to be suspicious
            
      
Motorcyclist who died in M11 crash named for the first time
He sadly died at the scene
            
      
Thunderstorms set to batter Essex for 9 hours as weather warning issued
Damage to buildings and train delays are 'likely', The Met Office has warned
            
      
Man accused of raping woman in broad daylight in Basildon is named
The man will face a judge later this month
            
      
How to get last-minute tickets for Coldplay at Wembley Stadium as two gigs rescheduled
Coldplay fans who missed out the first time around now have a new opportunity to buy tickets
            
      
Major road shuts outside Ilford tube station after 'incident'
Diversions have been put in place
            
      
Parts of popular Essex visitor attraction closed due to high wind gusts
This is worth taking into consideration if you're visiting the spot today
            
      
The Essex town Halifax is set to shut bank for good this month as 18 locations close
Halifax has confirmed it will be closing 18 branches across the UK this month - including one in Essex
            
      
BBC Radio 2 In The Park bans popular items for festival goers as strict rules confirmed
It's worth checking in advance so that you don't fall foul of the rules for Radio 2 In The Park
            
      
Former Southend mayor claims he has been banned from prestigious hotel
He says he was ordered to leave during a meeting and barred from coming back to the four-star hotel
            
      
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