Four miles of queues on M25 due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 this morning following a crash near the Holmesdale Tunnel near Waltham Abbey.
Film crews pictured in coastal town ahead of TV appearance
Pictures of film crews in Walton have been released ahead of an appearance on BBC One programme Countryfile this weekend.
Van driver flees scene of crash with motorbike as A12 left blocked
A van driver fled the scene of a crash involving a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.
Further delays on major route due to 'multiple vehicle' crash
A stretch of the A12 heading towards London is facing disruption this morning following a reported crash.
School 'hit extremely hard' after death of year 6 pupil in Essex lorry crash
An 11-year-old boy who died following a tragic lorry crash has been named in tributes from his school and football league this week.
Laundrette fire started by burning towels in 'rare' event
A Saffron Walden laundrette fire has been started after burning towels caught alight in a rare case of spontaneous combustion.
TV entrepreneur announces plans to stand in Clacton by-election
An independent candidate has announced she will stand in the forthcoming Clacton by-election.
Police hunt after supermarket staff 'racially abused' during theft
Police have released CCTV images showing two men they want to speak to after theft and public order offences in Loughton.
Why ecology matters at every stage of National Grid project
How independent monitoring ensures that work on National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead project is carried out responsibly.
Murder charge as 20-year-old from Essex dies after US shooting
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 20-year-old from Braintree, Essex, in the US.
Two roads in Braintree district set to close for utility works
Two roads in the Braintree district are set to close for utility works this month.
RECAP as A12 blocked after van flees crash with motorbike
The A12 is blocked with long delays on the major road due to a crash involving a car and van.
School holidays in Essex could move as part of new council plans
School holidays in Essex could change under new plans proposed by Reform led Essex County Council.
Three people reported for 'speeding' on river using personal watercraft
Three individuals have been reported for speeding on the River Colne using personal watercraft.
Van and car crash blocks A12 with heavy traffic building
A crash involving a car and a van has partially blocked the A12 near Witham.
11 gull chicks released into the wild after weeks of hand-rearing
Eleven gull chicks have been released back into the wild after weeks of care.
Epic 39-hour 100-mile trek sees Essex friends conquer castles for charity
After almost 40 hours of walking, two Essex friends have completed a gruelling 100-mile challenge and raised more than £3,000 for two charities.
Greater Anglia issue update after major disruption due to track fire
Greater Anglia have resumed services into London after a track-side fire near Stratford on Friday led to days of disruption.
Woodend Farm School in Witham praised for Values-Based Education
Woodend Farm School in Witham has been praised for its unique approach and Values-Based Education.
Essex County Council under fire for abandoning Climate Action Commission
Essex County Council has withdrawn its support for the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC), a move commissions say could impact six years of work.
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