Plans submitted for two-bedroom bungalow on private land in Braintree
Plans for the construction of a two-bedroom bungalow in Braintree are being considered by the district council.
Why new 50mph speed limit on A120 is enforceable despite cameras not switched on
Speed cameras are soon to go live as motorists are warned speed checks are already underway.
Man banned for life by airline after Stansted flight forced to return to airport
A man has been banned from flying with Jet2 for life after a "catalogue of disgraceful and aggressive behaviour" resulted in a plane diverting back to Stansted Airport.
Essex pub in historic Lovejoy village looking for new landlords
The Chapel Inn, on Market Hill, Coggeshall, is being advertised following the departure of its previous bosses.
Eurovision star Sam Ryder delights fans with surprise appearance in Colchester
Sam Ryder made a surprise appearance at a packed Colchester Brewkulele event at Three Wise Monkeys on August 6.
Jeremy Bamber: 'Scandalous' justice watchdog is 'covering up for Essex Police'
Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber has accused the miscarriage of justice watchdog of covering up Essex Police corruption in his murder case.
'Intimate' hotel restaurant in Essex serving 'amazing food' is among UK's best
This hotel restaurant in Heybridge, Essex, has been named among the UK's best to visit, according to OpenTable and KAYAK.
5 adorable pets at RSPCA Essex centres in need of forever homes - can you help?
There are several Essex RSPCA branches in the county, along with the affiliated Danaher Animal Home, all with pets looking for homes.
Braintree SEND charity Happy Hill celebrates first year in Great Notley premises
A SEND charity in Braintree has said it is “so proud” of its impact in the community in its first year at its new premises in Great Notley.
Best and worst Mid Essex GP practices revealed
MID Essex's best and worst rated doctor’s surgeries – as decided by patients – have been revealed in the annual survey.
Disruptions expected on Essex train routes as services delayed over defective track
Train services across Essex are experinecing delays following a defective track.
Witham man found with 'small quantity' of cocaine after car crash near Clacton
A Witham man admitted to having a small bag of cocaine as he was stopped after a crash near Clacton.
Residents keen for improvements as new contract announced for leisure centres
Residents are keen to see improvements to leisure centres across the district after it was announced a new operator is set to take over.
Prolific offender who sexually assaulted teen girl on Essex bus jailed for 5 years
A PROLIFIC offender who sexually assaulted a teenage girl and a woman on a bus in Essex has been jailed for more than five years.
Essex police arrest 21 people in 2 days as part of national scheme to keep women safe
OFFICERS have arrested 21 individuals during the first two days of Essex road patrols, as part of a new initiative focused on keeping women and girls safe.
Essex police officer dismissed for gross misconduct following hearing
AN Essex police officer has been dismissed following a misconduct hearing.
Essex airport announces return of flights to German city for renowned beer festival
London Stansted will once again offer direct flights to Munich for Oktoberfest.
Assault near Braintree with police wanting to speak to man and witnesses
Essex Police would also like to speak to a man and woman who stopped as potential witnesses.
Major refurbishment works completed at Maldon's amphitheatre
The improvements include the introduction of step-free access areas, making the venue more inclusive and accessible to all visitors.
Jeremy Bamber: Cold-blooded killer, or police patsy? Newsquest investigates...
On the 40th anniversary of the White House Farm shootings in Essex, Newsquest investigates the safety of Jeremy Bamber's five murder convictions.
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