Key Essex road suffers long delays following crash near Chelmsford
Motorists are experiencing delays following a crash on the A12 near Chelmsford.
Police make three arrests and issue tickets for cycling offences in mid Essex city
Police cracked down on antisocial behaviour leading to three arrests in Chelmsford.
The 'hidden gem' cafe in 'idyllic' Essex seaside town crowned one of UK's best
The Times has rounded up the 19 best places to eat beside the sea in the country, with a popular spot in Essex earning praise.
32 restaurants in Braintree that hold a 5-star food hygiene rating
MORE than 30 restaurants in Braintree hold a 5-star food hygiene rating.
Essex businesswomen complete skydive challenge for mental health charity
The skydive took place during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Nursery children try on uniforms and hear sirens as police officers visit
Youngsters at a nursery in Braintree enjoyed a visit from police officers where they tried on uniform and put on the sirens.
Retrospective planning application for 12 Gypsy Traveller pitches submitted in Essex
Most of the caravans are already on the land and occupied.
Single case of 'mad cow disease' confirmed at routine check on Essex farm
A single case of BSE, known as mad cow disease, has been identified on an Essex farm.
Stansted Airport: extra flights for rugby fansto Six Nations 2026 in Italy
An airline is offering Essex rugby fans the chance to get to the 2026 Six Nations from their doorstep, as extra fights were announced.
Witness describes aftermath of High Street crash which left driver trapped
Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle collision on the High Street, Halstead, at around 10pm on Sunday
Slow traffic after crash in mid Essex town during busy morning traffic
Motorists are experiencing delays following a crash in Hatfield Peverel.
Essex Uni student felt she 'had no option' but to move out of mouldy rented home
Kara Howarth, 23, who is a third-year management and marketing student at Essex University, moved into a privately rented house in Hythe Hill.
Popular music festival set to return for its fifth year this weekend in Braintree
The festival has grown from a jubilee celebration to one of the largest public events in Braintree's calendar.
Bestfriends from Essex raise £9K for children's ward with abseil challenge
TEENAGERS from Essex have raised an amazing £9,000 for a children's ward, after abseiling 154ft down a hospital building.
New leisure provider to take over services across Braintree later this year
The contract will last for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension.
'Off-the-wall' comedy based around works of Charles Dickens to be staged in Essex
Tickets are available for purchase.
New store with 'classic British style' to open at Braintree Village this week
Braintree Village has announced Joules, a retailer with “classic British style and countryside charm”, will be opening its doors this week.
Person dies after being hit by train between Colchester and Chelmsford
Greater Anglia received reports at around 7.20pm on Saturday that a person was hit by a train.
Small business owner said early jobs gave 'lessons that have stuck for life'
An Essex small business owner has shared how early jobs helped teach her vital skills to run a business and given advice for young jobseekers.
Police vehicles 'flood' village after keyless car theft from driveway
Police vehicles “flood” Silver End in in search of stolen vehicle after keyless car theft.
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