Braintree man banned from road for dangerous driving on e-bike
A man from Braintree has been banned from the roads for dangerous driving of an electric bike.
More than 15,000 Essex families to find out primary school places today
Thousands of families across Essex are set to find out which primary school their child will be attending in September.
Tiny Essex village home to less than 900 people named among Britain's poshest
The village of Ramsden Bellhouse in Essex has been named as the poshest village in the county by The Telegraph.
Essex's new High Sheriff follows eight ancestors in one of the country's oldest roles
Essex’s new High Sheriff follows into the footsteps of her ancestors as she vows to support those making a difference.
Positive spotlight on Essex seaside town as big brand films at Pier, say bosses
A major fashion shoot at Clacton Pier is helping put both the attraction and the resort firmly in the spotlight.
Essex trains hit with CHAOS on major routes including London Liverpool Street
Travel chaos has ensued after overhead wire problems between Shenfield and Chelmsford blocked the line towards Colchester.
Search on for missing man from Essex as police issue appeal
A 40-year-old man has been reported missing from Colchester, with police appealing for the public’s help to find him
Manhunt for wrongly freed sex offender cost Essex and Met Police over £150,000
A manhunt for a wrongly freed prisoner involved in protests cost Essex and Metropolitan police a combined £152,738.
Business and career opportunities with Essex offshore wind boom
HUGE opportunities for Essex businesses and a growing workforce in the offshore wind industry were outlined at an event showcasing the pioneering sector.
Witham's Mill Green Lodge to host cheese and wine event for over-60s
Mill Green Lodge retirement development is hosting a cheese and wine event for over-60s.
60-year-old carer found with cannabis 'never used it' court hears
On December 12 last year, police attended Donna Gilden’s home in Cressing Road for an unrelated matter, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard on Tuesday.
'Extremely dangerous' - Reports of issues on A120 amid calls for road upgrades
There are around a dozen road defects and issues reported on the A120 between Braintree and Marks Tey.
Priti Patel donates £200 to Alzheimer's charity during Witham Town Hall visit
Witham MP Priti Patel has donated to the Alzheimer's Society, the Mayor of Witham's chosen charity.
Man and woman arrested after child 'left frightened' near school
A man and a woman have been arrested for common assault after reports of a child being left frightened near a school in Witham, Essex.
Fraudster who made more than £86,000 selling fake Rolex watches jailed
A fraudster who scammed people out of thousands of pounds selling fake Rolex watches on eBay has been jailed.
Essex Police officer faces claim he failed drugs test while on duty
An Essex Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing after testing positive for cocaine while on duty, he will appear before a misconduct panel on April 17.
Major rail disruption as ALL Essex routes face delays or cancellations
A signalling fault has caused severe disruption to Greater Anglia train services across Essex, London and Suffolk.
Serving Essex police officer cleared of assault charge but remains suspended
A serving Essex Police officer who was charged with assault has had the case against him dropped
Severe delays on M25 near Dartford Crossing amid protest concerns
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to reports of a broken down vehicle.
Police bodycam shows officers racing to save elderly couple after blaze breaks out
Many residents in Braintree were evacuated after a shed fire spread to a property causing extensive damage.
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