Large families say bins are overflowing between collections in new waste scheme
Braintree district families are struggling to adapt to a new waste collection scheme which they say is leaving them with overflowing bins between collections.
All the Essex postcodes that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June
There were several more streets across Essex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month.
Tribute as 'much-loved member' dies after 10 years at Essex animal sanctuary
A much-loved fox has died after 10 years at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary.
Seventh man sentenced for violent disorder linked to Essex asylum hotel protests
A seventh man has avoided jail for violent disorder in Epping, with four others convicted and awaiting sentencing.
Avoid area warning issued after 'serious' plane crash in Essex field
Emergency services remain at the scene of a small plane crash in Essex.
18-year-old who was 'neglected by father' sold drugs in Witham to survive, court told
Tyler Beck, 18, was seen selling drugs to users in Witham when officers tried to arrest him in February.
Huge crowds flock to new Essex festival — and it’s already set to return
State Fayre Festival has confirmed it will be returning to Hylands Park in Chelmsford for 2027.
Fourth Essex bank branch to shut this year announced amid nationwide closures
Lloyds in Braintree is set to close down later this year as part of nationwide closures from the banking giant.
Care homes welcome dementia-friendly barbering service in new partnership
Residents in Essex are set to benefit as Gold Care Homes introduces specialist dementia-friendly barber visits.
Essex crime roundup: Predators, drug networks and dangerous drivers jailed
Criminals have been sentenced across Essex in recent cases involving exploitation, coercive control, drug networks and dangerous driving offences.
Plane crash sparks huge emergency service call out as large cordon in place
A small plane has crashed in a field in Essex with emergency services on the scene, according to reports.
Men's suicide prevention group to launch in Great Dunmow
A men's suicide prevention charity is launching a new support group in Great Dunmow.
Murder probe launched after man found 'seriously injured' in car park
Essex Police have launched a murder investigation after a man last seen in Waltham Abbey was found "seriously injured" in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
Braintree MP meets Children's Parliament representative
Braintree MP Sir James Cleverly visited Great Bradfords Junior School to meet its first-ever Children's Parliament representative.
Part of Essex library forced to close due to infestation
Colchester Library has been forced to close due to a problem with ants in a section of the library.
Essex's ambulance service warns of 'high demand' as crews delayed at hospitals
The East of England Ambulance Service has warned it is under significant pressure and demand remains high.
Essex ActivAte holiday clubs return for children and young people this summer
Families can now book places for free Essex ActivATE holiday clubs this summer.
Firearms and 'large quantity of drugs' seized in raids at Essex and Surrey homes
Four men have been arrested following raids at homes in Epping, Essex and Leatherhead, Surrey. Weapons, including firearms, and drugs seized.
Nigel Farage declares largest payment for work outside MP role
Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage has declared his largest single payment yet for work outside of his MP role.
Here's why you may see military aircrafts flying over Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport is to become a temporary base for RAF military planes while Brize Norton undergoes essential resurfacing.
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