Car left ‘100% alight’ as fire crews shut motorway near busy airport
An Essex motorway was brought to a standstill yesterday after a car fire near Stansted Airport caused major disruption on the M11.
Man died the same day he was discharged following knee operation, inquest told
Opening an inquest into his death, coroner Michelle Brown said Mr Playle was discharged on Saturday, April 11, and died the same day.
Hidden gem cafe stands out for its fresh food and community feel
I visited Torsbeanie Cafe in Halstead for a breakfast dish - here's why it was so great.
How SEND charity is supporting families and children into adulthood
Braintree SEND charity Happy Hill is setting its sights on helping young people transition into adulthood with the right support.
'Rare opportunity' to own seafront hut steps away from 'best beach in Essex'
Located in Frinton's sought-after “low wall” area, a beach hut is up for sale at £45,000.
Behind the scenes at one of the Essex’s most successful companies
Maldon Salt has built a reputation among cooks, celebrities and royalty for its crumbly pyramid-shaped crystals.
Three womenswear brands open at Braintree Village with 'something for everyone'
Shoppers at Braintree Village are thrilled by the latest fashion arrivals which bring much-needed womenswear to the centre.
Two teens jailed for county lines drug operation linked to stabbing
Two teenagers have been jailed following an investigation into an Essex county lines drug operation.
Essex’s last remaining lido re-opening in time for 32C bank holiday weekend
Brightlingsea Lido, located on Promenade Way, will open its doors Saturday (May 23), just in time for the bank holiday weekend.
Festival in the Gardens returns to Braintree for scorching bank holiday weekend
Braintree is gearing up for one of its brightest weekends of the year as Festival in the Gardens returns to the Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens.
Businesses around Essex are preparing for busy Bank Holiday weekend
Independent shops, event organisers and classic day-trip destinations are gearing up in preparation for what is building up to be a busy weekend.
Drug dealer who abused and left former chef to die jailed for 12 years
A drug dealer from Wickford has been jailed for 12 years after the brutal manslaughter of a former chef.
Police officer accused of death threat banned from Essex
The case of 42-year-old Ryan Gwilym was brought before Judge Samantha Leigh at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday
Manhunt launched to find wanted sex offender last seen in Essex
A serial sex offender who was last seen in Essex is wanted to police after failing to show up at court.
All train lines BLOCKED after TWO vehicles crash into bridge
Greater Anglia trains travelling between London and Norwich are affected due to two vehicles crashing into a bridge.
Sex offender who used AI to make indecent images of children is jailed
A 51-year-old repeat offending registered sex offender from Harlow has been jailed
Drug dealer who ran ‘lucrative’ Class A line and used enforcer is jailed
A drug dealer linked to violence and exploitation has been jailed for more than five years.
Best beer gardens to enjoy the heatwave this bank holiday
With the May bank holiday set for temperatures of up to 30C, we have put together some of the best beer gardens in and around Colchester.
Colchester's 'most dangerous streets' in March revealed
Police.uk data has revealed the 'most dangerous streets' in Colchester for March.
Wish You Were Here...? presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 as fans pay tribute
Judith Chalmers, who has died at the age of 90, was well known for presenting the show Wish You Were Here...?
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