Firefighters called to barn fire in Essex as cars and boat are destroyed
A barn fire near Braintree destroyed a number of cars and a boat.
Firefighters save 'acres of farmland' from huge blaze in Essex
Firefighters from across Essex were called to a large field fire which affected three acres of farmland.
Stansted announce new flights to beautiful Spanish island with Jet2Holidays
STANSTED Airport has announced new flights to a fantastic holiday destination in the Canary Islands.
In pictures: Eddie Kidd’s death-defying leap across the River Blackwater
The snaps of Eddie Kidd have come to light in the process of our negatives being digitalised – and we’re glad they have resurfaced
This Braintree primary school is closed today due to an 'emergency closure'
A SCHOOL in Braintree has had to shut its doors today as part of an “emergency closure”.
'Incomprehensible' - Essex students, 15, win national awards for school musical
Felix Partridge, 15, and Ginevre Ventre, 15, took the prestigious titles for Best Actor and Best Actress in a musical at the National Theatre Awards.
Essex auctioneers to sell item linked to Titanic and royal cake this week
A painting with a link to one of the most famous historic ships in the world is heading to auction this week.
'Gorgeous' duck rarely seen outside of captivity in the UK spotted in Essex
A rare and beautiful duck has been captured on camera in Essex by an enthusiastic photographer.
Here's why Braintree's Nando's is temporarily closed and when it will reopen
Nando's restaurant in Braintree is temporarily closed for refurbishment.
Red Arrows captured in pictures in thrilling Essex fly-over
THE world-famous Red Arrows flew over Essex this weekend as they took part in Battle of Britain Airshow, here is the fly-over in pictures.
Road to shut for 83 days among other upcoming north and mid Essex closures
Here are some of most notable road closures across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks, including one road to shut for 83 days.
'Summer of culture' set to take place across Essex with range of events
Events will include dance performances, theatre plays, artist storytelling walks, and music festivals.
Here is this week's fantastic Essex camera club round-up
Fantastic pictures of cygnets in Colchester, sand martins in Wrabness and herons in Abberton are part of the mix.
Floral tributes left at scene of tree fall tragedy in Essex park
Police remain at the scene of an Essex park today as they continue to investigate the incident
Investigation launched after car crashes and hits tree on busy Essex road
Essex Police were called to the incident near High Ongar at around 12.20am on Sunday
Heroes rush to save children trapped by tree as girl, 7, tragically dies
Dozens of people in an Essex park ran to help children trapped under a collapsed tree on Saturday as a girl, seven, tragically dies
Jailed in Essex: ten men put behind bars in June following sex and drug offences
TEN individuals from Essex have been jailed this month, after being found guilty of thefts, sex offences and drug offences.
Girl, 7, dies and another in critical condition after tree fell in Essex park
A child has sadly died and another is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident at a park in Eseex
Police declare 'serious incident' as tree falls on people in Essex park
Police and ambulance crews are at scene of a 'serious incident' in an Essex park
Inclusive festival returns to Mersea Island with more than a week of fun
The Mersea Island Festival will take place from August 17 to August 25.
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