'Severe thunderstorms' cause chaos at airport as FIVE flights diverted to Essex
Flights at Stansted Airport were impacted by "severe thunderstorms" yesterday evening, a NATS spokesman says.
Town train station set for major upgrade with new ticket hall and shops
Witham station is set for a major transformation as Greater Anglia begins work on a significant redevelopment project.
Wet and windy conditions forecast for Essex over bank holiday weekend
Forecasters the Met Office have forecast wet and windy conditions for most of Essex over the bank holiday weekend.
Court update as Essex man accused of murder and kidnap of 21-year-old
A man accused of the kidnap and murder of another man who was found seriously injured in a car park is facing trial.
Beloved University of Essex campus cat of 17 years passes away
Pebbles, a campus cat who became a legend among students at the University of Essex, has died after nearly 17 years at the Colchester campus.
Train 'continued for 1.5 miles' after derailment at 77mph, investigators reveal
A train was travelling at around 77mph when it derailed near Wickford, early investigations have revealed.
Pictures show stunning partial lunar eclipse over Essex skies
A partial lunar eclipse amazed skygazers across Essex this morning, weeks after the county was treated to a solar eclipse.
Full timings and routes as Red Arrows return for day two of the Clacton Airshow
The Red Arrows will take to the Essex skies again today following a dazzling display yesterday. Here is when and where you can see them.
Essex leader backs RAF Wethersfield as potential Veterans Village site
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has suggested the former RAF Wethersfield could be an ideal location for a dedicated Veterans Village
Essex leader demands answers from Home Secretary over Wethersfield Asylum Centre
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris has written to the Home Secretary to raise “urgent issues” about Wethersfield Asylum Centre.
Full fibre broadband rolling out to rural properties in Essex
Full fibre broadband is coming to rural homes and businesses in Essex as part of the Project Gigabit scheme.
Teacher avoids ban after misconduct hearing over pupil contact
A former teacher at The Stanway School, Colchester, has avoided a ban despite a panel finding he failed to maintain proper boundaries with pupils.
Warning for Southend and Stansted travellers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Holidaymakers flying from London Stansted and London Southend airports over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to check their luggage.
Essex nurse says his family were 'swept away' in Nepal flash floods
An Essex nurse said his relatives were “swept away” by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, as he launched a fundraiser.
Equestrian estate with licensed riding school and four bed home hits the market
A substantial equestrian country estate near Brentwood, complete with a four-bedroom home, 23 stables and a licensed riding school, has been listed for sale.
Prosecution warning issued at popular Essex beauty spot
Social media influencers, foragers and visitors are being urged to leave wild mushrooms untouched in Epping Forest.
Braintree boy qualifies for another competition at Crufts 2027
Braintree boy Oliver Wood has qualified for another competition after securing a spot at Crufts.
Feering refurbishment firm installs solar panels thanks to grant funding
Refurbishment company Orchard Build Ltd has installed 35 solar panels at its Feering headquarters to cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Essex council leader gives update on Reform’s 100-day plan promises
Essex County Council leader Peter Harris says his administration is on track to deliver its 100-day plan.
Essex streamer who featured on Netflix's 'Inside the Manosphere' is jailed
A popular online streamer who featured in Louis Theroux's 'Inside the Manosphere' has been sentenced after appearing before magistrates in Essex.
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