Watch as Essex Police issue statement following Ongar plane crash
Essex Police addressed the media today after two people died following a plane crash in High Ongar yesterday afternoon.
Survivor speaks of her 'relief' as domestic abuser jailed
A domestic abuse survivor has spoken of her "relief" after coming forward and helping to bring her abuser to justice.
Police update on investigation at Essex nursery suddenly closed over concerns
A police investigation into a nursery which saw its registration suspended has now concluded.
Plans approved for 3,500 homes across three new villages in Essex
Plans for a new 3,500-home neighbourhood across three villages in Essex have taken a big step forward.
'Risk to life' heat warning issued for Essex with temperatures set to soar again
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for Essex and the wider East of England as temperatures are set to rise across the county
Long-standing high street bank with branches over Essex to be scrapped
Plans have been unveiled to scrap the Halifax brand after 173 years, with all customers due to be transferred to Lloyds.
Police hailed after 10-minute blowtorch standoff with petrol-wielding driver
A 10-minute Harlow standoff with a man armed with petrol and a blowtorch has led to high praise for police bravery.
Police statement in full after two confirmed dead in plane crash
Essex Police have released a statement after two people died in a small plane crash in High Ongar.
Major changes announced to multiple Essex bus routes
First Bus is set to introduce a series of changes across its Essex network later this month.
Two confirmed dead after plane crashed into field in Essex village
Two people have been confirmed dead after a small plane crashed in High Ongar yesterday afternoon.
Officers investigated for potential gross misconduct over Henry Nowak's murder
Two police officers are being investigated over failures concerning the murder of Essex teenager, Henry Nowak.
New order introduced in Braintree that could see drivers fined up to £1,000
New rules targeting nuisance drivers have come into force across the Braintree district following strong support.
High street giant with stores across Essex on brink of collapse
Former WH Smith sites across the country including Essex could be at risk of closing with TG Jones on the brink of collapse.
Colchester Zoo reveals name of newborn endangered animal
Colchester Zoo has revealed the name of a recently-born cherry-crowned mangabey monkey.
Officer accused of taking photos of explicit images on police phone
A former Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing next week over allegations of using a police phone to take sexually explicit images.
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.
Hundreds without power due to 'potentially dangerous situation'
Hundreds of homes are without power near Halstead due to a "potentially dangerous situation".
All we know after 'serious' plane crash in quiet Essex village
After a "serious" small plane crash in Ongar, we have put together all we know on the incident so far.
Severe delays on A12 as closure could be in place for 'several days'
Drivers using the A12 have been warned of potential disruption for "several days" due to a lane closure between Witham and Kelvedon in Essex.
‘Rapid and substantial improvement’ at Braintree school praised by Ofsted
A once-struggling Braintree secondary school has been praised by Ofsted for its “rapid and substantial improvement” following a remarkable turnaround.
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