Braintree swimming pool repair works scheduled to solve water temperature issues
A swimming pool is continuing works to fix long-term water temperature issues with repairs scheduled.
Migrant sex offender given £500 as he was deported in prison release blunder
A migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison was given £500 as he was deported back to Ethiopia.
LIVE updates as Essex railway lines blocked after person hit by train
All railway lines in Essex were blocked after a person was hit by a train.
Essex pub boss says being named among best in country is a 'real privilege'
The Sun Inn, in Dedham, and The White Hart Inn, in West Mersea, have both been recognised in this year’s The Good Food Guide.
All Essex railway lines blocked after person hit by train
An Essex railway line is blocked after a person has been hit by a train.
Four ski destinations you can fly to from Stansted for this winter
As the first dump of fresh snow has landed in the Alps, here are four ski destinations Essex residents can access from their doorsteps.
Chinese car manufactor launches first showroom and electric car in Essex
To establish the car in the UK market, the Geely EX5 is starting at £31,990 before discounts.
Premium grocery chain Waitrose set to open new store in Essex town
Waitrose is planning to open a new supermarket in Chelmsford, with a premises licence application submitted to the city council.
Migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu freed from Essex prison deported to Ethiopia
Hadush Kebatu has arrived in his home country after being deported from the UK with no right to return, the Home Office has confirmed.
Disruption is expected until further notice: cable theft causes rail delays
Greater Anglia informed customers about a fault as services are running at reduced speed towards Stratford and Liverpool Street.
Braintree shopping centre celebrates Halloween and half-term adventure trail
A shopping centre in Braintree was transformed into a spooky spectacle last weekend for a special Halloween treat.
Essex pub with 'olde world charm' and 'fantastic' food named in Britain's top 20
The Good Food Guide has published its inaugural list of the 100 Best Pubs in Britain.
Colchester's Adam Fox is Labour's candidate for 2026 Greater Essex Mayoral Election
“I want to thank every member across our county who took part in the process and put their trust in me — it means a great deal.
A12 London bound: Road shut causing severe traffic delays
Traffic is being held after a lane has been shut on the A12 due to a multi-vehicle crash
Giant inflatable obstacle course at swimming pool for special half term session
A giant inflatable obstacle course is coming to a swimming pool in Braintree for one day this half-term.
Priti Patel backs villagers against controversial housing scheme
Villagers fighting against a controversial housing scheme in Goldhanger have received support from Witham MP Priti Patel.
Housebuilder donates cowslips to Braintree primary school for Essex Day
John Bunyan Primary School in Braintree received 30 donated cowslip flower plugs from housebuilder Dandara to celebrate Essex Day.
A12 London-bound: Road shut after multi-vehicle crash near Essex commuter town
All lanes are closed on the A12 London-bound between Junction 18 at Sandon and Junction 17 at Howe Green.
A12 Northbund: One lane closed due to broken down car causing huge traffic delay
One lane is closed on the A12 northbound between Junction 21 (Witham South) and Junction 22 (Witham North) while recovery work takes place.
CCTV appeal after 'outraging public decency' on X20 bus between Essex towns
Officers are investigating an incident of outraging public decency which occurred on an X20 bus at around 1.30pm on October 16.
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