Essex residents prepare to head to polls for record-breaking election
A record number of candidates are standing in this year’s Essex County Council elections.
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer
To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.
Essex drivers warned of 'busiest bank holiday in a decade'
Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest early May bank holiday weekend in a decade, new research suggests.
'Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence
A young man who became homeless after caring for his terminally ill father has spoken about how he rebuilt his life with the support of Centrepoint
Firefighters tackle bin lorry blaze with warning issued
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a bin lorry blaze with rubbish dumped onto the streets to fight the flames
More than 20 animals removed from village home in welfare probe
More than 20 animals have been removed from an address in St Osyth due to welfare concerns by the RSPCA and Essex Police.
Woman jailed for stealing £116k from Boots stores including Essex as part of gang
A woman has been jailed after stealing more than £116,000 worth of goods from Boots stores across the UK, including Essex
Poppy Cooks 'so proud' as she launches menu celebrating 25 years of Bill's
Bill's has teamed up with food creator Poppy Cooks to mark its 25th anniversary.
Colchester Zoo welcomes arrival of endangered animal
Colchester Zoo has welcomed a female chimp, Jessie from Welsh Mountain Zoo as part of a breeding programme.
Ex-police officer to face misconduct hearing over domestic abuse case
A former Essex Police officer is set to face a misconduct hearing oover a domestic abuse case.
Long delays on major Essex road due to rolled over van
A major Essex route is facing huge delays due to a rolled over vehicle on the m11 northbound
Opening of popular splash park delayed after 'unexpected issue' ahead of weekend
The opening of a popular splash park has been postponed
Weapon and drug charges secured after armed police arrest in Essex
A man arrested by armed police in Essex has been charged following a probe into alleged class A drug dealing
‘Rare’ £20 note with 'special serial number' being sold for £20k by Essex seller
An eBay seller in Chelmsford, Essex has listed a 'rare' £20 Queen Elizabeth II note with a low serial number for a total around £20,000.
Three people in Essex scoop £100,000 as Premium Bonds winners revealed
Dozens of lucky Essex residents have scooped thousands of pounds as the big winners of this month's Premium Bonds draw have been announced
Six tonnes of rubbish cleared from side of A12
A team of dedicated litter pickers collected around six tonnes of waste from the side of the A12 in Chelmsford, alongside a number of tyres and a fence gate.
Former Uni of Essex student murdered in attack fuelled by 'irrational jealousy'
A jealous man who stabbed a former University of Essex student to death in her home has been jailed for life.
All the criminals put behind bars in Essex throughout April
From stalking and attacks to thefts and burglaries, these criminals will serve time behind bars.
Man who killed driver on A12 'will think about collision for rest of his life'
Ismaeel Malik, 22, was on TikTok when he crashed at 70mph into a car which was being driven by Norman Case in stationary traffic.
MP Priti Patel backs petition to upgrade A120 which shines 'full beam' on issue
Former home secretary and Witham MP Priti Patel has backed a petition calling for urgent upgrades to the A120.
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