‘No-go’ warning for swimmers as water quality rated ‘poor’ at Essex beach
An area of Clacton beach in Essex has been deemed as a "no-go" for swimming due to the poor water quality.
Road shut in both directions after reports of van crashing into pole
A road in Edney Common, near Chelmsford, has been shut due to reports of a van crashing into a pole in Highwood Road.
Former police officer and Essex business founder faces multiple fraud charges
A former police officer and founder of a digital analytics business has been accused of defrauding investors, employees and other directors
Update issue on planned strike action by Stansted Airport workers this weekend
Strike action has been suspended to give Stansted Airport workers time to vote on a fresh pay offer.
Man given 100 hours unpaid work for being in charge of attacking dog
A man from Cressing has been sentenced to do 100 hours of unpaid work for being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
Calls to close Wethersfield asylum centre as Essex crime statistics revealed
Calls to close Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre when planned have grown while reports of crime statistics have been revealed.
Colchester Unite Against Racism members say they are there to 'build bridges'
Linda said she is part of a group of women in Essex and Suffolk coming together after many years apart who are now ready to stand up for their beliefs.
Essex pier praised for 'redefining UK seaside tourism'
An international travel publication has praised Clacton Pier for its role in 'redefining' UK tourism.
Essex drivers face further delays due to reported crash on busy motorway
A South Essex road is partially blocked due to a reported crash.
Braintree firm makes key appointment as it goes from strength to strength
Continuing to go from strength to strength, Lolly has welcomed Jaz Daily into their team to support the expansion of new business opportunities.
Well-known garden centre on sale for £2 million after financial pressures
Sturmer Garden Centre, located in Sturmer near Haverhill, is on the market following financial difficulties
Drugs bust sees man arrested on suspicion of Class A drug offences
A 21-year-old man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Colchester.
All lanes stopped after reports of vehicle fire on major Essex road
All lanes have been stopped on a major road after reports of a vehicle fire near Stansted Airport
Premier League star says he feels 'safer' in Middle East than in Essex
Former Premier League star Jonjo Shelvey says he still feels “safer” living in Dubai than back home in Essex, despite the recent conflict.
Dozens of firefighters tackle large blaze at plant nursery in Essex
A BUILDING has been left gutted as fire crews responded to a huge blaze at a plant nursery in Nazeing, Essex.
Study names Essex among UK's cleanest counties for kids' soft play centres
The county of Essex has been named as one of the UK's cleanest areas for kids' soft play centres in a recent study.
Urgent appeal as police 'worried about' missing woman
A missing woman from Canvey was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a green tracksuit, and carrying a black bag.
Rare 'exotic-looking' bird spotted near Essex nature reserve
The hoopoe was seen on April 9 close to Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges, in what has been described as a “rare sighting for Essex”.
London Stansted Airport to offer more than 500 roles at jobs fair
London Stansted Airport is preparing to welcome hundreds of job seekers to a jobs fair at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
How National Grid is helping young people launch a career in energy
How a National Grid project is delivering vital infrastructure and opportunities for people to gain early experience in the energy sector.
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