Colourful sculptures of giant bees spotted in Essex city ahead of art trail launch
The much-anticipated trail, Buzz in the City, will officially begin on Saturday, July 5.
Historic aerodrome turns back clock to 1940s for wartime nostalgia weekend in Essex
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome took a temporary shift to celebrate its role as a working farm during the Second World War.
Essex phone thief caught due to 'Cinderella' moment as he left shoe at crime scene
AN Essex phone snatcher has been arrested after forensic investigators matched his DNA to the shoe he left behind, police have revealed.
What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack
What's in a seafood stick? Vici's guide to a tasty, healthier snack.
Essex nightclub announces closure and thanks patrons for the memories
Popworld, in Springfield Road, Chelmsford, plays the very best of pop classics and chart toppers from across the decades.
Campaign raises over £5k to support mental health charity in mid and north Essex
A fundraising campaign has raised more than £5,000 for a mental health charity in mid and north Essex.
Housebuilder supports Braintree Area Foodbank as demand for services soars
The donation from Bellway will help the Braintree Area Foodbank buy essential items for food parcels.
'Popular' Essex academy run by mother-daughter duo marks 10 year anniversary
The Frederick Douglas Performing Arts Academy is a family-run theatre school based in Halstead, Essex, dedicated to inspiring young people through the power of performance.
More than 1,600 children take part in school reading event with MP for Witham
The 14th annual Get Witham Reading event, by the MP for Witham, Priti Patel, took place on Friday.
Social media influencer Mrs Hinch praises Essex cake business
Since starting her account back in 2018, the Mrs Hinch account has amassed 4.8million followers.
Police issue update after heroic Essex woman saves young niece in dog attack
Abbie Nudd, 32, of Willow Way, Dovercourt, was looking after her niece on June 3 when the youngster was attacked by an American Bulldog in her neighbour’s garden.
Residents fed up over Stansted Airport holidaymakers dumping cars in village road
Villagers say they are fed up with holidaymakers dumping their cars while they jet off - leaving their roads clogged up for weeks.
National inquiry into NHS maternity care to include Mid and South Essex NHS Trust
A national investigation and "rapid" inquiry have been launched into the worst-performing maternity and neonatal services in the country, including the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust.
Police stop unlicensed driver and seize car near rural Essex village
PS Baskeyfield, of Essex Police’s Braintree district, was patrolling the rural back roads between Thaxted and Boxted.
UK’s largest BBQ and outdoor cooking festival to return to Maldon this summer
Top chefs, butchers and food artisans will showcase their skills to food and drink enthusiasts.
'I was told I wouldn't be able to manage' - Firearms officer shares her story
An Armed Response Vehicle Officer has said it was a female firearms officer patrolling which inspired her decide to pursue a career in the force.
Firefighters bring two-house Essex fire under control as smoke remains
A blaze that engulfed two semi-detached homes in Mayland has been brought under control by fire crews from five stations.
Essex road closures announced with 40mph speed limit and 18-month no parking zone
Thorpe Road in Little Clacton will be closed for 32 days from June 30 while new connection works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.
Teen soap actor cast on BBC's Eastenders was born and bred in an Essex town
AN up and coming soap actor was born and bred in an Essex town.
Residents' views sought on proposed Greater Essex council reorganisation
A survey, both telephone and written, is currently being conducted with 1,400 residents.
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