Plan to replace poultry shed for farm's 'long-term future' approved despite concerns
A controversial plan to redevelop a poultry unit in Shalford Green has been approved by councillors despite warnings over potential impacts.
The 10 best performing secondary schools in Essex revealed from new league table
Using a new league table from The Telegraph, we have crunched the data and revealed the top 10 best secondary schools across Essex.
In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court
A round-up of selected recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Court in both Chelmsford and Colchester.
How to spend a day at the splendid seaside town a short drive from Essex city
Brightlingsea is an easy seaside escape less than half an hour’s drive from Colchester, offering a quiet day out in Essex.
Essex island with 'old-school seaside charm' named best in UK
Mersea Island in Colchester has been named among the best islands for a UK staycation by Conde Nast Traveller.
The 'picturesque' Essex border town named UK's top summer destination for 2026
A TOWN on the Essex border has been named the UK’s top summer holiday destination for 2026 by Expedia.
Murderer given extra jail time after having 1,000 indecent images of children
A convicted murderer serving a life term has been handed additional years for having more than 1,000 indecent images of children.
Mother who murdered one-year-old son sentenced to life in jail
An Essex mother who poisoned her one-year-old son has been jailed for life.
Why this major Essex route was closed for more than 10 hours today
The M25 between Junction 27 and Junction 25 near Theydon Bois was shut for more than 10 hours today due to emergency roadworks.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car
A man has died after being hit by a car on Maldon Road in Tiptree as police continue their investigations.
Essex singer performs alongside Ed Sheeran in surprise gig
Lianne Kaye, a singer from Colchester, performed alongside megastar Ed Sheeran in a surprise gig at Ipswich Waterfront.
Car destroyed and tattoo shop damaged after blaze breaks out
A vehicle fire has damaged the premises of a popular tattoo shop in Braintree on Rayne Road, Essex.
Miller and Carter re-opens Essex restaurant with new bar and 10 extra staff
A steakhouse has re-opened after a month-long major refurbishment creating 10 new jobs.
Drivers still facing MILES of queues hours on due to M25 emergency repairs
Drivers are still facing severe delays on the M25 due to emergency repairs taking place near Waltham Cross.
New protection order in place to tackle anti-social behaviour in Essex town
A newly amended public spaces protection order (PSPO) is now in effect in Braintree town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Police give update after crash on A120
Police have now provided an update on an A120 crash which shut the road near Coggeshall
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in village that closed road for hours
A man has been left in a serious condition following a crash on High Street in Great Yeldham.
Donald Trump weighs in on murder of Essex teen
US president Donald Trump and the White House have weighed in on the case of murdered Essex teen Henry Nowak.
High street retailer with stores across Essex could be at risk of closure
A number of British Heart Foundation charity shops and stores could be at risk of closing across Essex.
Police share update on murder investigation after Essex man found dead
Police have provided an update on a murder investigation involving a Chelmsford man which saw an Essex man, and two others, arrested on suspicion of murder.
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