Teacher banned from classroom after 'picking child up by neck' at Essex school
The pupil cried out in pain and discomfort, and later reported the event to his parent, prompting further action
Gosfield school kids raise over £1K for classmate's electric wheelchair
PUPILS from Gosfield Community Primary School have raised more than £1,000, as part of a mission to fund an electric wheelchair for their classmate.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Multiple people taken to hospital following 'serious crash' on Essex road
Multiple people were left injured following a “serious crash” near St Osyth.
Proposal for 300 homes and health centre in Kelvedon submitted to council
The development will deliver much-needed infrastructure for the village, according to Barratt Homes.
Brothers to race across Europe in Big Bird car for Essex cancer charity
John and Mark Everett will embark on the five-day challenge from today.
Greater Anglia lines to and from London station 'disrupted' and delays expected
Greater Anglia has confirmed there are cancellations to services at London Liverpool Street this afternoon.
Police seize estimated £1 million of cannabis inside container in Witham
The seized cannabis has an estimated value of up to £1 million.
Busy Braintree road 'partially blocked' following crash, delays for motorists
A CRASH has led to a busy Braintree near a roundabout to become partially blocked.
'Heavy heart' - Halstead cat café to close so boss can focus on family
Meow Cat Cafe, in Halstead High Street, was the first-ever adoptable cat café to open in Essex, in March 2023.
Here is this week's wonderful camera club photographs of Mid Essex
Talented photographers have shared their favourite pictures take in mid Essex this week.
Mid Essex charity receives £3.5K from district council's £1m Cost of Living fund
A charity has received a grant of £3,500 from the District Council's £1m Cost of Living Fund.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
Free parking to return to south Essex town as councillors vote through funding
Free parking in Wickford is set to return after councillors vote through alternative funding at a heated area committee meeting.
Legendary children's channel on Sky axed today after 17 years - did you watch it?
Popular children's channel Pop Max on Sky has been axed from today (April 22) after 17 years - see what channel Tiny Pop will move to.
Meet the 15 people running the London Marathon for St Helena Hospice
The group, known as Team St Helena, has been busy organising fundraising events to meet their targets.
Outdoor cinema to return to shopping village in Braintree this May bank holiday
Braintree Village will host the open-air cinema, which will screen ten movies over four days.
When and where RAF aircraft will soar over Essex for VE Day flypast
A large formation of military aircraft are set to soar over Essex next month for their VE Day anniversary flypast
Popular Essex restaurant features on BBC show as stars enjoy 'date night'
On Tuesday night's episode of the famous Essex couple's new reality show, Stacey & Joe, the couple visited the restaurant
Teenage pedestrian dies after being hit by a car on A12, police say
Emergency services closed the road at the Colchester Stadium junction from about 7pm until 2am whilst they investigated the incident.
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