Council update after Nigel Farage claimed he will pay for by-election
Tendring Council has provided an update after Nigel Farage claimed he would pay for a Clacton by-election.
Drivers warned of possible £1,000 fine this summer
Drivers across Essex are being warned over wearing flip flops while driving as it could land them a £1,000 fine.
Blaze sparked by farm machinery destroys field size of four football pitches
FIELDS the size of nearly four football pitches have been destroyed by a blaze in Woodham Walter.
'Ultra-rare' Beatrix Potter 50p coin on sale for £9,500
A Royal Mint 50p coin part of a 2017 Beatrix Potter collection has been listed on eBay, selling for £9,500 in Basildon.
Telephone box library hit by thieves gets big makeover
Penguin Random House has made a donation to Earls Colne book exchange after a 'thief' walked away with over 100 books.
Essex neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack to be sentenced
Alfie Colman, 22, from Great Notley in Essex, is facing jail time after he planned a mass gun attack.
Farage could face Count Binface challenge as major parties refuse standing
Nigel Farage's by-election bid could backfire, after all major parties refused to put forward a candidate for the vote. Count Binface only confirmed candidate.
Essex dads of SEN children conquer Welsh mountain for special school
A team of north Essex dads of SEND children have conquered a Welsh mountain to give something back to their kids' special school.
All we know so far as Reform leader resigns as Clacton MP triggering by-election
Nigel Farage has triggered a dramatic political row after resigning as Clacton MP and forcing a by-election.
Dead horse found in ditch at Essex nature reserve
A dead foal found dumped in a ditch at a Basildon nature reserve has highlighted growing concerns over animal cruelty in Essex.
Two major parties refuse to put candidates forward in Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage's decision to quit as Clacton's MP has prompted an unprecedented response from both Labour and the Conservatives.
Major Essex road CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is closed this evening following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays reported in the area.
Emergency update after major Essex motorway closed due to blaze
Fire crews have brought the M11 embankment fire under control, fire crews have confirmed.
Braintree engineer cuts hair to support dental care for those in need
A Braintree engineer cut off hair hair to raise vital funds for Dentaid The Dental Charity.
Faulty traffic lights 'could cause an accident' as issue continues over a month
Faulty traffic lights at a narrow road in Braintree “could cause an accident”, motorists say.
Village cake stop bringing community together enjoys sweet success at awards
A village cake cupboard is quietly becoming one of Maldon’s sweetest success stories bringing neighbours together.
Major motorway closed due to blaze next to carriageway
A stretch of the M11 has been closed following a fence fire next to the carriageway.
All traffic held on M25 due to crash
All traffic has been held on the M25 following a collision near Waltham Abbey in Essex.
What is a by-election, and why has Farage triggered one?
Reform UK leader and MP for Clacton Nigel Farage has announced his decision to resign as MP, which has triggered a by-election.
What are the odds on the Clacton by-election as Nigel Farage quits as MP?
The latest odds for the Clacton by-election as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in desperate bid to clear his name amid donations scandals.
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