Human trafficking and rape arrests as homes searched in major investigation
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and rape as part of an investigation led by Essex Police
Love Island star shares plans to transform £1.25m Essex home
Reality TV star, Maura Higgins has revealed plans to renovate her £1.25m home in Essex.
Airline could cancel flights to popular European destination
Easyjet has warned of flights being cancelled between the UK and Italy amid strikes and planned walkout.
Drivers warned as 23-mile stretch of A12 to close in both directions
A large section of the A12 between Chelmsford and Brentwood is set to close while white lines are repainted.
Boy, 16, dies after being hit by van
A 16-year-old boy has died after being involved in a crash between two pedestrians and a van in Leaden Roding.
Major rail disruption after train breaks down leaving station
Commuters are facing severe disruption to rail services between Colchester and London Liverpool Street due to a train fault.
When are results of elections are expected to be announced across Essex?
With many preparing to vote in local elections this week, when can we expect the results to be revealed across Essex
Why you need to add this stunning European hidden gem to your travel bucket list
With a population over 600,000, Montenegro is described as a "small and beautiful" Europe hidden gem, soaking up between 240 to 270 days of sun each year.
Record number of Essex firms honoured with King's Awards for Enterprise
A record of 13 Essex businesses have been honoured with King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors
Man runs London Marathon with ‘20 kg log on back’ to honour late grandma
An 'incredible' Essex man took on one of the world’s most iconic races in an extraordinary way—by carrying a 20kg log on his back.
Police update on search for missing woman more than 60 days after Essex disappearance
Detectives are appealing for information more than 60 days after 30-year-old Vitoria Barreto was reported missing in Essex
Housebuilders' £1,500 donation pays for life-saving vet care in Essex
Chelmsford-based developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes donated £1,500 to the RSPCA Essex Mid and North branch.
All we know two months on since 30-year-old psychologist disappeared in Essex
This week marks two months since 30-year-old psychologist Vitoria Figueiredo-Barreto was reported missing from Essex
When and where the King's birthday flypast is set to soar over Essex next month
RAF aircraft will soar across Essex skies as part of a spectacular flypast for King Charles III's birthday next month
Essex County Council launches large-scale road resurfacing programme
Essex County Council has launched a large-scale road resurfacing programme.
Households urged to avoid making one mistake when cleaning kitchen surfaces
A few cleaning experts have recommended avoiding overusing cleaning sprays when wiping down kitchen surfaces
Urgent appeal as police search for missing man - FOUND
Police were trying to locate missing 37-year-old man Clark Barry, who has links to Clacton, Holland-on-Sea and Basildon, but he has now been found.
ITV to air show four-part show about Essex football club
A behind the scene documentary series on Maldon and Tiptree FC is set to feature on ITV later this month.
Long-awaited community arts centre dubbed 'investment in town's future'
A project to create Halstead Community Arts Centre is now being finalised, as plans to see the Empire Theatre expanded are confirmed.
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