National Express trialling electric bus at Stansted Airport
National Express is trialling a new electric bus at London Stansted Airport as part of efforts to improve sustainability.
A12 CLOSED in both directions due to police incident
The A12 has been closed in both directions following a police incident this morning near Colchester, Essex.
Residents to stage protest over 'lack of action' taken on illegal traveller site
Willows Green residents are planning to stage a protest outside Uttlesford Council's offices over the illegal development of a traveller site.
Fire crews tackle field blaze larger than three football pitches
Around 30 firefighters battled a large field fire near Bovingdon Road, Braintree, that spread across an area larger than three football pitches.
Recap as drivers face severe delays on M25 after lorry crash
The M25 was closed following a serious crash involving two lorries at the junction with the M11 near Epping in Essex.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash announce major news about their future
TV presenters Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have shared a video on Instagram, telling fans about their new venture.
Plans to showcase 'incredibly special' underground Roman mosaic still on, team says
A piece of Roman mosaic was discovered in 2022 in Red Lion Yard by archaeologists who had planned to recover and display the relic.
Pedestrian, 60s, injured in early hours hit-and-run on key Essex road
A pedestrian in his 60s was injured in a hit-and-run crash.
Five miles of congestion as part of M25 is CLOSED after lorry crash
A jackknifed lorry has closed part of the M25 and is causing major rush hour delays in Essex.
Dogs seized and three men detained after illegal hunting reports
Three men have been detained and three dogs seized following reports of hare coursing in the Bardfield area on August 30.
Beekeeping academy launches at Braintree Village to mark charity partnership
The Honey Bees Futures Academy has launched to celebrate a 10-year partnership between Braintree Village and First Stop Centre.
Crowds turn out for Witham's first Summer Fair along the River Walk
Crowds turned out in force for Witham's inaugural Summer Fair along the River Walk.
The lucky winners in Essex that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in August
There were Postcode Lottery winners across Essex last month, including in Colchester, Brentwood and Chelmsford, each landing £1,000.
M&S to close down for good in Essex town this month
M&S is closing its Walton-on-the-Naze store for good this month after announcing the closure earlier this year.
Christmas market with more than 150 stalls coming to historic Essex mansion
The Essex County Christmas Fair is returning to Boreham House in Chelmsford to get families ready for their festive celebrations.
Popular fried chicken chain to open first restaurant at former M&S this month
Popeyes will launch at 38 High Street on Friday, September 11, as part of the new Minerva House development in the former Marks & Spencer building.
Pub set to close tomorrow as chain begins nationwide shutdown
A beloved Harlow pub is set to close its doors tomorrow marking the end of an era for many regulars.
Shoppers left STUNNED as Christmas appears early at Essex store - in September
Seasonal sweets, chocolate tubs, advent calendars and traditional Christmas treats have started to fill a dedicated aisle in this store.
Police presence 'expected to remain for several days' after town centre shooting
A heavy police presence will remain in Braintree for several days after a ‘shotgun shooting’ in the town centre.
New route from Stansted Airport to 'beautiful island' launching within weeks
A new route promising an escape to “La Isla Bonita” from Stansted Airport is set to launch within weeks.
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