Jet2 reveal 10 flights which could witness solar eclipse mid-flight
Passengers aboard a number of flights could see the solar eclipse mid-flight when it takes place tonight.
Elderly woman left in 'serious condition' after being hit by a car in Essex
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 80s was left in 'serious condition' after being hit by a car on Tendring Road, Harlow.
Delays on A12 as one lane closed and another blocked
One lane has been closed and another blocked after a vehicle broke down on the A12 near Junction 19 for Boreham.
FOUND: Urgent search to find missing woman last seen walking her dog
Essex Police are appealing for help to locate Susan Pearce, 74, who went missing while out walking her dog, Betty, in Colchester.
Movie franchise back on the big screen marking 25-year anniversary
Vue cinema in Colchester is bringing Harry Potter back to the big screen to mark the 25-year anniversary.
Busy route CLOSED in both directions after incident
Colchester Road near Halstead has been closed in both directions due to an incident.
Solar eclipse glasses being sold for 10 TIMES the price in Essex amid high demand
Special solar eclipse glasses are being sold in Essex for as much as £150 amid high demand.
Stansted Airport to build new walkways as part of major transformation
London Stansted Airport is set to begin construction on new Skylink passenger walkways as part of a major transformation programme.
Train evacuated after reports of 'man with gun' as armed police swarm station
Armed police have this morning evacuated a train at Stratford station after reports of a man with a gun.
How to safely watch the solar eclipse across Essex TONIGHT
With the solar eclipse visible across Essex tonight, we have put together ways to stay safe during the event.
SEVERE delays on M25 after crash between car and lorry
A crash on the M25 between a car and a lorry close to the M11 turn off is causing long delays for drivers.
Repeated fly tipping outside chip shop ‘minging’, says frustrated owner
Miguel Nobrega, who runs Mr Fish on Watchouse Lane in Galleywood, said he has repeatedly reported incidents of fly-tipping
Life-saving defibrillator and bleed kit to be installed in Braintree town centre
Plans to install life-saving emergency equipment in Braintree have been approved, paving the way for a new public defibrillator and bleed kit on Bank Street.
Legal challenge against intensive poultry unit to house 26,000 chickens
A legal challenge has been brought against Braintree Council over the expansion of a poultry farm which could see more than 26,000 chickens housed.
Fifth man charged after 'illegal immigration' incident on Essex coastline
Albanian national Fation Kalemaj, 44, has been charged with facilitating illegal immigration following an incident in Holland-on-Sea
Fire crews issue warning after bonfire destroys home in Essex
A late-night bonfire in Chelmsford has left one home destroyed and two others damaged, with fire crews issuing an urgent warning.
Stansted sees busiest-ever month – and these were its most popular destinations
London Stansted Airport has recorded the busiest month in its history and its most popular holiday destinations have been revealed.
Witham retirement home invites over-60s to Picnic on the Patio
Churchill Living is inviting people over 60 in Witham to enjoy a Picnic on the Patio at Mill Green Lodge.
MP Priti Patel opens new wing at Kelvedon care home
Witham MP Priti Patel officially opened a new wing at St Dominics Residential Home in Kelvedon.
Summer challenge gets more than 15,000 children reading in Essex libraries
YOUNG readers have been expanding their imaginations at libraries across Essex this summer.
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