Clacton boasts warmest waters in England and Wales, data reveals
Clacton-on-Sea has recorded the warmest water temperature of any beach in England and Wales at 18.2°C.
Campaigners urge MPs to support Essex's WASPI women
A campaign group for women who lost out on thousands of pounds is asking people to put pressure on the government to get fair and fast compensation.
Essex Police welcomes three new German shepherds to dog unit
Police dogs Cooper, Quando, and Obi were welcomed into their new roles at a special passing out parade.
Revealed: Here are the worst roads in Essex for delays
THE longest roads delays in Essex have been revealed fa new report.
Dunmow home designed by 'James Bond villain' inspiration up for sale
A home in Essex, designed by an architect, who is believed to have been the inspiration behind one of James Bond’s most memorable antagonists , is up for sale.
WASPI data shows devastating number of Essex women affected
Data collected by a campaign group for women who have missed out on their pension reveals a devastating picture.
Braintree District Council elects chairman and vice-chairman
BRAINTREE Council has named its new chairman for the coming year.
Essex home on Zoopla market for £2.75m with swimming pool
The property is located on Station Lane, in Ingatestone, and has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three reception rooms.
More adults in Braintree are getting enough exercise
Adults in Braintree are more active than the average person in the East of England, new figures have revealed.
Essex beaches ranked 11th cleanest in England
Essex’s beaches have been ranked as the 11th cleanest for swimming in England, according to a study by UK travel site Holiday Park Guru.
Gavin and Stacey cast react to 'last ever episode' news
The hit TV series, co-written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, last aired in 2019 for a one-off festive episode.
Braintree resident takes on 10k Stampede at Colchester Zoo
TWO Braintree runners took part alongside thousands in a challenging 10-kilometre race for a mental health charity.
Aldi advises Essex shoppers on when to shop this Bank Holiday
Aldi is advising its customers in Essex on the optimal shopping times ahead of the bustling bank holiday weekend.
Police Fire and Crime Commissioner re-elected for third term
Roger thanked everyone who had a hand in making the election an effective democratic process, as well as his competitors “for a good contest”.
High Ongar crash: family tribute paid to motorcyclist
Police were called to Chelmsford Road in High Ongar after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle, at round 5.35pm on Saturday, April 13
Essex 'extra eyes' scheme sees 2,000 drivers prosecuted
Extra Eyes is a community-led initiative, designed to allow road users to report careless and dangerous road use by uploading video footage.
Coggeshall: Stock Street Farm Barn hosting archery contest
FOUR villages will battle it out in an archery competition which claims to be the first in the Braintree area for nearly 600 years this weekend.
Essex Police officer found not to have committed gross misconduct
PC Charlotte Lissimore was found not to have committed gross misconduct at an accelerated misconduct hearing on March 26, chaired by Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington.
'Lives will continue to be lost' over Essex ambulance waits soar
A HEALTH union and campaign group have said “lives will continue to be lost” with increased ambulance waiting times as all but one NHS area misses a major ambulance target.
Gavin and Stacey returning at Christmas, James Corden says
Gavin and Stacey will return to our screens once again as the creators of the show have confirmed it will return for its last-ever episode.
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