MILES of delays on major Essex route due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 following a collision on the clockwise carriageway.
Around 40 firefighters rush to huge blaze as road to be closed ‘for hours’
Fire crews have issued an update on a fire that has closed the A133 near Clacton in Weeley.
FOUND: People urged to call police 'immediately' if they see missing man
Police are searching for a missing man from Billericay, who they are worried about.
Police release CCTV images after pub vandalised
Police are searching for a man they want to speak to after The Borough Arms pub in Wantz Road, Maldon was vandalised.
Major road brought to a standstill as smoke from raging field fire sweeps across
The A133 is shut between Weeley roundabout and Little Clacton following a serious field fire.
Line-up announced for Maldon Festival of Music, Arts and Culture 2026
The Maldon Festival of Music, Arts and Culture is returning this September with more than 50 free and ticketed events.
New travel rule change coming to Stansted Airport this week - everything to know
The changes to eGate rules at 13 airports across the country will allow more children to speed through passport control.
Blaze tears through Essex field as firefighters battle 'significant' wildfire
Fire crews are on the scene of a "significant wildfire" that broke out in a field near Saffron Walden in Essex.
Farage denies ‘wrongdoing’ over undeclared benefits from ally
Nigel Farage needs to "level with the public" about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour have said.
How hot will it get in Essex this week as heatwave set to scorch county?
Temperatures are set to climb in Essex this week in a hot spell lasting until the weekend. A heatwave of 30C+ temperatures has been forecast.
Wildlife photographer showcases work at Farleigh Hospice
Witham wildlife photographer Alan C. Bruce is displaying his work in an exhibition at Farleigh Hospice.
The 10 most booked restaurants in Essex revealed by OpenTable
The most booked restaurants in June across the whole of Essex have been revealed by OpenTable.
Drivers warned as 22-mile stretch of A12 to close this month
Drivers are being warned about months of overnight disruption on the A12 between Colchester and Chelmsford in Essex.
Man racially abused woman who confronted him in queue at Co-op
Christian Murphy, 54, was standing behind a woman in a Co-op in Dunmow earlier this year when she became irritated by him blowing his nose.
'Fair and equal' - Mum starts petition for school shorts for high school boys
A mum has launched a campaign calling for more fairness to school uniform rules so that boys can wear shorts.
Attempted murder arrest after two men attacked outside Essex pub
AN attempted murder arrest has been made after two men were reportedly attacked in Buckhurst Hill.
Figures reveal one in three Essex residents ignore ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms
Research from Cancer Research UK shows 32 per cent of people who noticed a "red flag" symptom did not contact their GP within six months.
See inside £4M historic farmhouse with views over the River Stour
A Grade II listed farmhouse set within 300 acres of lush countryside on the Essex/ Suffolk border is on the market for £4million.
New ‘Hello Essex’ campaign launched to encourage days out across the county
The Hello Essex initiative launched this week with a photocall at Danbury Country Park, bringing together councillors and council teams.
Inside the £2.5m Essex home with a swimming pool, gym and cinema
A substantial seven-bedroom home with its own indoor pool, cinema, and 1.6-acre grounds has come onto the market in one of Colchester’s sought-after areas.
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