Pothole-ridden road in Essex village to close for 11 days of resurfacing
The Street, on the A1017 in Sturmer, on the Essex and Suffolk border, will close later this month for pothole repairs and resurfacing work.
Celebrations as these Essex postcodes win big in postcode lottery
People living across Essex are celebrating as their streets are named among the latest winners in the People’s Postcode Lottery draws.
New poll projects huge majority on Essex County Council as candidates revealed
Reform UK is projected to tighten its grip on Essex County Council after candidates have been revealed for the local elections in May.
Fuel protests planned at Dartford Crossing and M25 with drivers warned
ESSEX Police have responded to reports circulating of planned "fuel protests" on the M25 and at the Dartford Crossing this week.
TV dog trainer Graeme Hall becomes patron of Essex Therapy Dogs
A dog trainer and television personality has become the patron of Essex Therapy Dogs.
Escape Hunt opens in Colchester with five thrilling escape rooms
Dive into an out-of-this-world adventure as you solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out
Colchester Institute to become centre of technical excellence - what we know
The criteria for colleges include positive Ofsted grades, strong financial health, and an above average achievement rate among other factors.
Man 'fell through net' after police missed desperate call before death in park
Emergency services did not follow up on a man’s welfare and missed a desperate call for help before a man decided to take his life in Colchester, a court heard.
All we know after woman, 19, dies in Essex dog attack as dad speaks out
A FATHER has called for his family dog to be put down after his teenage daughter was killed by the pet in an "out of the blue" attack
Historic railway station becomes 'derelict' with fly tipping onsite
Historic Felsted Railway Station has become “derelict” after being overrun by fly tipping onsite.
Young farmer, 7, given VIP tour to learn secrets of Tiptree Farm strawberries
Young farmer Archie Morris was invited to Tiptree Farm to learn their secrets of growing the world-famous strawberries.
Curry house hopes to be named 'most wanted' in south of England
A Kelvedon curry house could be in line to win the "most wanted" in the south of England at an annual awards.
Essex TikTok star famous for his takeaway reviews set to get own reality TV show
Big John, known for his Chinese takeaway reviews, and catchphrase "BOSH!" at the end of videos, has landed a six-part series with Paramount+.
Key commuter route to shut for three months from TODAY
A busy route is closing for three months from today as work gets underway for a new housing development.
Dad pleads for dog and its puppies to be put down after daughter mauled to death
Jack Biscoe, from Essex, calls for family dog to be put down after fatal attack on daughter Jamie-Lea, 19. Essex Police investigating Leaden Roding tragedy.
UPS worker to be sentenced over £10m cocaine smuggled through south Essex depot
A UPS worker from Braintree, Essex, who enabled £10 million of cocaine to be smuggled into Britain is set to be sentenced in June, a court has heard
Photos show huge workshop blaze as flames spread to cars and cylinders
Essex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the fire in Scraley Road, Great Totham, last night at around 11.10pm
Two charged with murder after woman found dead in Essex town
Two women have been charged with murder following the death of 52-year-old woman Helen Bloomfield in Braintree.
Severe delays on busy Essex route
A busy Essex route is reportedly experiencing severe delays which are currently increasing on A120.
A12 to face weeks of closures starting from TODAY
A section of the A12 is due to face weeks of closures in both directions from today junction 29 near Colchester, Essex.
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