Secondary school to shut early and add more breaks amid red heat alert
A school near Colchester has announced changes to its timetable this week due to a red heat health alert.
Police concerned for missing teenage girl last seen over a week ago
Police are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Canvey who was last seen over a week ago.
Police investigation underway as nursery closed over 'harm risk' concerns
Watership Downs Nursery in Poulton Close, Maldon, was closed on Friday, June 19
Cross-border fraud investigation launched into former Essex company
A cross-border investigation is under way into suspected fraud at a collapsed telecoms company based in Chelmsford, Essex.
Tribute artist barred from meeting idol after wig and jacket deemed 'insulting'
A Barry Manilow fan was left "upset" after being refused entry to a meet-and-greet with the American singer.
Popular Essex attraction to CLOSE for two days due to red extreme heat warning
An animal adventure park has announced a two-day closure due to the extreme heat forecast.
Colchester Royal Grammar School praised for 'exceptional' education standards
Colchester Royal Grammar School, on Lexden Road, was judged to be delivering "exceptional" and of a strong standard of education.
Change to Braintree bin collections due to extreme weather
Bin collections are starting earlier to protect crews during the latest extreme heat warning in Braintree.
Two hospitalised in crash on busy Essex road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash in Ugley that saw two hospitalised and two arrested.
Historic Essex farmhouse and brewhouse to become museums at Indaver site
Restoration work is bringing a slice of rural Essex’s past back to life at the Indaver Rivenhall site with a centuries-old farmhouse and brewhouse.
Dad died after three sudden seizures revealed brain tumour
A Chelmsford dad collapsed at home after his daughter heard him making "weird noises."
'I quit Essex for St Lucia - I eat out for £5 a night in tropical paradise'
A pastry chef has swapped her life in the UK for a fresh start in the Caribbean in St Lucia.
Have your say on future of Essex health services before deadline
The NHS is gathering feedback to help shape the future of health and care services in Essex.
Essex to experience rare 'tropical nights' amid red heat warning
Rare weather phenomenon's “tropical nights” are set to leave parts of Essex struggling to cool down as a rare red warning for extreme heat comes in.
Local entrepreneurs charged with further sexual offences
Two men have been charged with further sexual offences following an investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Essex.
Tribute to 'true grafter' who died after suspected hit-and-run
A man who died in a suspected hit-and-run collision has been remembered as a "true grafter" and a "selfless" friend.
Work under way to keep children in Essex safe from exploitation
Work is taking place across Essex to protect children and young people from exploitation as part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week.
Opening date for newest city centre store announced
A new opening date for fast-food restaurant, Miss Millie's in Colchester has been announced after delays.
Schools update uniform policy and review events as 'extreme heat' hits Essex
Schools across Essex have announced changes to uniform policies and event schedules in response to forecasts of extreme temperatures until Friday (June 26).
Rare RED heat warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to get close to 40C
A rare red weather warning has been issued for extreme heat across parts of south and west Essex by the Met Office.
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