Revealed: Highest‑rated pet‑friendly hotels in Essex according to TripAdvisor
Here are the three highest‑rated hotels in Essex that combine comfort, charm, and pet‑friendly hospitality.
Essex market town named one of country's most expensive for first-time buyers
A new analysis by Lloyds, using data from Halifax, revealed the most and least expensive market towns, with one in Essex among the priciest.
Smoke and Fire Festival to be held at popular Essex park this month
The Maldon Smoke and Fire Festival is heading to Promenade Park next month.
Colchester man jailed for five years after sexually assaulting women on bus
“He said he has never behaved that way before.”
James Cleverly MP - 'Labour increasing asylum accommodation around the country'
Sir James Cleverly MP claimed Labour is increasing the use of asylum accommodation around the country and opening up asylum hotels.
One lane closed on A12 north-bound near Witham due to broken down vehicle
A12 north-bound - One lane closed at J20A (Hatfield Peverel) due to a broken down vehicle.
Appeal for witnesses after elderly cyclist dies following crash in Chelmsford
An elderly cyclist has died following a collision near Chelmsford last week.
Essex-born Eurovision star Sam Ryder announces new album
An Essex-born former Eurovision song contest star has announced the release of his new album.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Here are the road closures Essex drivers should be aware of this weekend.
Highways bosses struggle to count final cost of A12 resurfacing scheme
There are fears the final cost of a major road project could soar far beyond original estimates after a similar scheme ran four times over budget.
The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in July
Several postcodes in Essex won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in July 2025. Were you a winner?
Police caught almost 7,000 speeding drivers in Essex roads over a three month period
ESSEX police officers caught nearly 7,000 speeding drivers in Essex roads across a three-month period.
Delays as flooding shuts part of major Essex road at roundabout
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Plain-clothes officers see fast results carrying out covert operation in town
On Thursday, Essex’s Police’s Braintree District Team carried out a covert operation in Halstead.
Braintree Village enjoys boost with rise in both sales and visitors
Braintree Village has reported a 14.9% sales rise and 11.6% footfall boost, which has been driven by new stores like Crocs and Belstaff.
New partnership could see banking service opened inside Braintree library
A NEW partnership could see wider services offered to Braintree residents.
Essex man charged with 12 counts of rape to appear in court
Duncan Edwards, 62, of Swan Grove in Chappel, Colchester, has been charged with 26 offences.
Officials say 'radar-related issue' caused failure which grounded flights across UK
Officials have confirmed flights across the UK were grounded yesterday due to a "radar-related issue" amid the Air Traffic Control failure.
Trains running between London and Essex affected due to 'safety checks'
Due to safety checks being made between Chelmsford and Witham trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. Train services running through these stations may be delayed.
A120 to shut tonight as part of £2.6M speed camera and safety improvements
The A120 will close for two nights for works as part of ongoing £2.6million safety improvements.
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