Two Essex streets win BIG in this weeks Postcode Lottery
Two Essex postcodes have scooped £1,000 prizes in a Postcode Lottery daily draw.
Essex Reform deputy leader faces standards probe over 'lying about political rival'
Reform's Russell Quirk, who was elected in a by-election last year, has been accused of using social media to fabricate a question
Banking giant could disappear from Essex high streets after rebrand
Halifax banks could soon be disappearing from Essex and UK high streets after reports Lloyds Banking Group are looking to scrap the brand.
Rush hour delays on key Essex route due to 'crash'
Motorists are facing delays near Stansted Airport following a crash that has affected the A120 and the M11.
Essex train CHAOS as broken-down freight train blocks busy line
A major disruption has hit rail services across Essex this morning due to a broken down train.
'Something's got to be done' - Village says A120 traffic is 'absolute nightmare'
Traffic, development, and the future of a peaceful countryside community are at the forefront of residents’ minds in Bradwell when asked about the A120.
Driver hit lamppost and flipped car after drinking three pints of beer
A Halstead woman has been sentenced after her car struck a lamppost and rolled onto its side when she was drink driving.
Essex County Council leader unveils new 10-man cabinet
Leader of Essex County Council, Peter Harris, has unveiled his new 10-man cabinet after Reform UK took control of the council from the Conservatives.
Meet the student romanticising Colchester online as a must-visit city
Anthi Paganou – who posts as Hana online – is 24, originally from Greece, and in the final stretch of her marketing master’s at Essex University
Village tensions rise as residents call vote of no confidence in parish council
Village residents moved a vote of no confidence in their parish council after they claimed they had been “shouted down and intimidated” by some councillors.
Maldon MP shows support for Farleigh Hospice as charity faces funding pressures
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visited Farleigh Hospice to learn more about the care it provides to patients and families across Essex.
The secret gardens in Essex opening to the public this month
Four gardens across Roydon, Ardleigh, Waltham Abbey and Wakes Colne are opening for visitors this month under the National Garden Scheme.
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being struck by a train on the Greater Anglia network between London and Stansted Airport.
Major airline operating out of Stansted warns of higher fare prices
Ryanair, Stansted’s main airline, reports record €2.26bn profit and 208m passengers despite Boeing delivery delays and higher fuel costs.
Driver jailed after £7m of cocaine found in lorry carrying Skims underwear
Polish national Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison, following a National Crime Agency investigation
'Rare' 50p coin up for £20,000 in Essex town
A "rare" 50p coin has been listed for sale with an eye-watering asking price in South Ockendon in Essex.
How hot will it get in Essex this week during 'mini heatwave'?
Temperatures are expected to soar again this week as a 'mini heatwave' could hit Essex with the Met Office and WX Charts forecasting warmer weather.
Witham primary school hosts wildlife party to honour Sir David Attenborough
A primary school in Witham has thrown a party in honour of Sir David Attenborough’s birthday and used it to deepen pupils’ love for the natural world.
Hundreds race through Colchester Zoo in one of 'most unique 10k runs in country'
Runners and supporters gathered at Colchester Zoo on Sunday morning for the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K.
Four arrested after police officers attacked in 'disturbance' at Asda superstore
A "disturbance" took place around 2.50pm at the Water Gardens centre Asda superstore in Harlow on Sunday, May 17.
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