'Outdated intel' sparks security alert at Colchester military base
Police are investigating an alleged threat to kill a paratrooper as security is tightened at the Colchester Garrison.
Popular Essex summer festival cancelled due to severe weather warning
Organisers of a popular summer festival for families in Essex has been cancelled due to a severe weather warning.
Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms across Essex
The Met Office has issued a warning across the east and south of England for Saturday, June 7.
LIVE updates as Essex's first ever Crocs store opens its doors
Essex's first ever Crocs store is opening its doors today at Braintree Village.
The 'stunning' fish and chip shop locals love that's the highest rated in Essex
To mark National Fish and Chip Day in 2025, take a look at the highest rated chippy in Essex, and why you should pay it a visit.
Police use special battering ram to carry out drugs raid after public tip-off
Police carried out a drugs raid in Witham after being tipped off by a member of the public.
Owner 'heartbroken' as closure of Braintree mental health hub is announced
THE owner of a mental health hub in Braintree is "heartbroken" after announcing the site's closure due to personal struggles.
Essex sweet pea company wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The company was recognised at RHS Chelsea Flower Show as one of the UK's leading sweet pea specialists.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from June 6 to 8 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Ex-Arsenal prodigy jailed for plot to smuggle £600k cannabis through Stansted Airport
A FORMER Arsenal prodigy who orchestrated the smuggling of £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted Airport has been jailed today
In pictures: Your beautiful shots of nature and wildlife around Essex
This week our selection of photos from our Mid Essex Camera Club members features a stunning variety of wildlife and popular spots around the county.
A120 crash and roadworks causing long delays on busy road near Braintree
The A120 westbound had a reported crash between Galley’s Corner and Notley Green roundabout.
In pictures: Prime Minister serves up school dinners as he visits Essex school
The Government will provide free, nutritious meals to over half a million more children across England starting from the 2026 school year next September.
Meet gardener Edie, 2, who has created her own garden filled with fruit and veg
Edie Callison has cultivated a vibrant patch of fruits, vegetables and flowers, which she lovingly tends to every day.
Coggeshall school head apologises amid 'severe backlash' for ban on skirts
The headteacher of Honywood School, in Coggeshall, Essex has sent a letter after plans for skirts to be banned.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex centres who are looking for their new forever homes
A number of adorable pets in Essex are looking for their new homes - can you help?
Essex veterinary team completes 100km Ultra Challenge along Jurassic Coast
The "Paton and Lee Plodders" tackled the tough 100km route over the weekend of May 17 and 18.
Essex ex-health visitor placed 'vulnerable children' at 'unwarranted risk of harm'
The woman became a health visitor for the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service until she was suspended on June 10, 2019.
Finalists named for mid and south Essex NHS Trust’s annual Shine Awards
This year, 455 nominations were made, showcasing the passion and dedication at the heart of the trust.
Woman arrested and four more dead animals found in probe into south Essex dog deaths
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty as part of Basildon neighbourhood policing team’s ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of 37 dead dogs in Billericay.
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