Jackknifed lorry causes major disruption on M25 back to Essex
A "jackknifed" lorry has caused major disruption on the M25.
Man suffers potentially life-changing injuries after being hit by train
A man has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being hit by a train on the mainline between London Liverpool Street and Colchester, Essex.
Six crews battle industrial unit blaze with 100 tonnes of waste up in flames
More than 100 tonnes of domestic waste went up in flames when an industrial unit caught fire in Great Holland.
Essex seaside town named among the best in Britain
An Essex seaside town has been named among the best in Britain for 2026, according to a major survey.
Nigel Farage urged to avoid speculation on Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Recently resigned Clacton MP Nigel Farage is facing calls for restraint after sharing his thoughts about the death of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe.
Essex restaurant which blends café, bakery and pasta bar named among UK’s best
Chater’s in Saffron Walden, Essex, has been named among the best restaurants in the UK after it was included in the top 100 by the Good Food Guide.
Warning as fire engines face 'serious delay' in emergency due to parked cars
Firefighters have urged drivers in Maldon and Heybridge to “think before you park” after poorly parked cars delayed their response to a medical emergency.
Five miles of traffic as major Essex route blocked after crash
A major route has been blocked following a multi-vehicle crash near Harlow.
Petrolhead who hit 100mph on A120 to plead exceptional hardship in bid to avoid ban
James Thoirs, 28, was reported to police by drivers who saw him tailgating cars in his BMW in Elmstead Market on May 25 of this year.
Best and worst seaside towns in Essex revealed in new 2026 rankings
It comes after a new survey from Which?, which ranks 135 coastal destinations across the country.
Homes evacuated as building blaze breaks out
Homes have been evacuated after a blaze broke out in a derelict building in Harwich High Street.
Man suffers broken jaw after 'racially aggravated assault'
A man in his 40s has been left with a broken jaw after a racially aggravated assault at an address in Grays.
London Marathon runners raise a record £163k for Farleigh Hospice
London Marathon runners have raised a record-breaking £162,833 for Farleigh Hospice in Essex
I visited the seaside town dubbed 'one of worst’ in UK — it isn't what you think
I took the train from Colchester to Clacton on a bright morning, a journey that barely stretches to 25 minutes.
Candidate withdraws from Clacton by-election
Independent candidate, Ollie Granger has dropped out of the Clacton by-election.
Man arrested after large 'fight' left several injured near seafront
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a large disturbance which left several injured near Clacton seafront.
Major train disruption to continue after serious fire
Disruption on trains between Essex and London continues after a trackside fire on Friday near Stratford.
Where are there hosepipe bans in the UK? How to check if it affects your area
Hosepipe bans have been introduced across parts of the UK as water companies move to protect supplies this summer.
Child dies after crash involving lorry
A child has died after a crash involving a lorry in Ongar near Epping in Essex.
Essex seaside town to feature in primetime BBC Countryfile episode
BBC's popular Countryfile will focus on Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex, in an episode on Sunday, July 19.
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