This Essex location has been named among the abandoned car capitals of the UK
NEW data has ranked an Essex location as among the top ten cities in UK that see the highest number of abandoned cars.
Shoplifting in Braintree District down by more than 70 per cent so far this year
Reports of shoplifting incidents have reduced across Braintree District in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year.
We enjoyed a tasty lunch at a popular garden centre in Braintree
WE spent a sunny afternoon at a popular garden centre in Braintree.
Stansted Airport: extra flights to seven sunny destinations planned for winter 2025
Jet2.com and Jet2Holidays are now offering holiday-goers more flight options for their winter sun and ski programmes in 2025 and 2026.
What did Gavin Plumb do? New Channel 5 documentary on Holly Willoughby kidnap
Gavin Plumb was convicted of soliciting the kidnap, rape and murder of Holly Willoughby. Now, a new Channel 5 documentary is looking at the case.
'All routes' in and out of London Liverpool Street affected due to signalling fault
Due to a signalling fault at London Liverpool Street, all services going to and from the station are affected.
Live: A120 closed causing severe delays after crash between car and lorry
The A120 is currently closed in both directions due to a crash between a car and a lorry on Coggeshall Road.
A120 closed in both directions after crash between two vehicles
The A120 is closed in both directions after reports of a two vehicle crash on Coggeshall Road.
Everything you need to know for world-famous Maldon Mud Race this weekend
Organisers advise arriving from 10am, when registration and race day activities begin, to secure a prime viewing spot.
Campaign launched to protect vulnerable beach-nesting birds across Essex
A team of volunteers survey the breeding sites almost daily throughout the season.
Nando's applies to make changes to restaurant building in Braintree
NANDO'S restaurant in Braintree has applied to make changes to the existing building, aiming to offer an easier take-away system.
4 best spots for swimming in Essex to cool down during the heatwave
THE people of Essex have been blessed with blue skies and hot weather so far this spring.
Young ambassadors work to build year-round autism awareness in Essex schools
The MSC runs autism awareness workshops in dozens of schools across Essex.
Essex carer took her own life as calls for help with husband went 'unanswered'
Essex County Council has been criticised for failing to properly care for a 75-year-old woman who took her own life while struggling to care for her elderly husband
MP for Witham visits freight company to discuss challenges facing the sector
Ms Patel praised the company’s contribution to the local economy and its role in keeping supply chains moving.
Daughter of murdered couple says people look away when they see her on Mersea Island
Ellena Baxter, the daughter of Stephen and Carol Baxter who were found dead at their home on Mersea Island in 2023, appeared on ITV’s This Morning on Monday.
Proposal to turn former post office into home in Hatfield Peverel
The front elevation will feature lightwells to enhance natural lighting inside.
How much parents paid for term-time holidays as Essex tops list for most fines in UK
Parents and guardians across Essex have paid more than £2million in fines for taking their child out of school during term time since 2022, new data has revealed
New Age UK campaign urges midlifers to be more active to prepare for later life
New Age UK campaign ‘Act Now Age Better’ highlights how becoming more physically active in midlife can ensure a happier, heathier more independent later life
This Gavin & Stacey star is coming to an Essex venue for a special 'one-off' event
For the very first time since the show’s finale, Mathew will sit down with a live audience to discuss his Gavin & Stacey journey.
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