Crackdown after surge in anti-social behaviour and vandalism at nature reserve
A much-loved green space in Braintree is getting extra protection after a rise in damage and anti‑social behaviour.
Historic market town in Essex with 'tranquil' lake that legendary comedian calls home
Billericay can be found in South Essex, and is home to one of the biggest comedians ever.
Home care firm to launch next week and service north and mid Essex areas
With its headquarters in Black Notley, the business will offer live-in 24-hour, dementia, palliative, disability, and home care across the city.
5 beaches across Essex you can walk your dog all year round
With many beaches restricting dogs through summer, we have put together five where you can walk your dog all year round.
Essex residents are divided over the use of artificial intelligence
Essex residents have mixed opinions about artificial intelligence, with some condemning its pollution of the creation industry, and others embracing its efficiency benefits in work.
Inside luxury £1.2m Essex home with heated pool and home cinema
Take a look inside this luxury home in Thorpe Bay worth £1.2m. The home has its own heated swimming pool and a home cinema room. For sale on Zoopla.
Fresh images emerge in urgent appeal for missing man
CCTV images have been released of a 63-year-old man who is missing from Southend, as part of an urgent appeal
5 hidden gem beaches in Essex you probably don't know about
There are many beaches along the Essex coastline but there are many which may go under-the radar.
Bikers complete emotional 3,000-mile ride raising awareness for mental health
Two riders travelled thousands of miles in an emotional challenge to raise £3,500 for mental health charity Mind.
Budget airline launches new Stansted route to major European city
Jet2 has announced a new route from Stansted Airport to Paris Charles de Gaule operating from March 2027.
100-year-old Essex market still drawing huge crowds today
Pitsea's famous market has been running for over 100 years, and still it continues to draw in crowds of thousands every year. Here is why locals love it.
Spanish airport shuts for a month cancelling all Stansted flights
All flights from Stansted to a Spanish airport have been cancelled for more than a month, with it closed for a month.
Number of vehicles damaged in scrapyard fire
A number of crews have tackled a fire at a scrapyard in Upminster which affected a number of vehicles.
Urgent appeal as police search for missing man
An urgent search has been launched for a missing man from Southend.
Bentley seized and man arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officer
A man has ben arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer in Broxbourne and driving without a licence.
Young farmer, 7, celebrates first year of business with pop-up farm shop
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy who started selling eggs and vegetables from his garden to fund his farming dreams has celebrated the first year of his business.
The 5 best Essex beaches to visit this summer from 'idyllic' spot to 'little gem'
Essex is home to many great beaches, but here are the top 5 according to Tripadvisor reviews.
Essex midwife helping shape the future of maternity care through research
At the forefront is Rosie Nicol, a research midwife based at Broomfield Hospital, who combines clinical care with research.
Nigel Farage says 'We cracked the red wall - in Essex we cracked the blue wall'
Essex is full of hardworking people, entrepreneurial people. They’ve had enough. They want real change and that’s what they voted for
Recap: Essex County Council elections see Reform UK sweep Essex
Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council in dramatic political earthquake which ended 25 years of Conservative rule at County Hall.
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