Met Office reveals how hot it will be in Essex today as heat health alert in place
The Met Office has given its verdict on how hot Essex is expected to get today amid extreme heat warnings.
Southend Airport plane crash investigation which killed four continues
An investigation into a tragic crash at Southend Airport in July 2025 is continuing more than a year on.
Woman's black bin not collected for seven weeks amid new system rollout
A woman says her black bin has not been emptied for seven weeks since Braintree’s new waste collection scheme launched.
Hour-by-hour forecast as Essex to reach 34C tomorrow amid heat alert
A fourth heatwave is gripping Essex with temperatures expected to reach 34C tomorrow. Here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
Full list of 10 pubs and restaurants set to shut across Essex this summer
Popular restaurants and pubs across Essex are set to close this summer as Whitbread prepares to shut all of its separately branded dining venues.
Woman denies racially aggravated harassment linked to Wethersfield protests
A Braintree woman has denied racially aggravated harassment amid protests outside Wethersfield Asylum Centre.
More than 120 people come together in Braintree for carnival-themed celebration
Customers from across Peabody's care and support services attended the event at Cressing Temple Barns.
Is this Essex coastal town the ‘NIMBY’ capital of the UK?
It’s been frequently lambasted as the ‘NIMBY’ capital of the UK, but this coastal town is thriving...
Popular Essex animal sanctuary to close due to soaring temperatures
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, will close to the public tomorrow due to soaring temperatures.
Major transformation work ramps up as Stansted Airport set for busiest summer
London Stansted Airport in Essex is preparing for its busiest summer yet.
Highly-rated hotel and bar announces closure
Le Bouchon Brasserie in Heybridge, Essex, has announced it will be closing its doors next month.
Man charged with stealing £1m worth of streetlamps from UK spots including Essex
John O’Sullivan, 20, from Hertfordshire, has been charged after stealing 45 streetlamps worth an estimated £1m from spots across the UK, including Essex
Four people in hospital after blaze 'spread rapidly' and left home uninhabitable
Four people were left in hospital after a blaze spread to four gardens and left a home uninhabitable in Clacton.
Boy remains in 'critical condition' following tragic incident at beach
A seven-year-old boy remains in "critical condition" following a tragic incident on Mersea Island that saw a mother and daughter lose their lives.
Council to provide emergency support for explosion-hit businesses
Chelmsford Council has announced emergency support for businesses affected by the recent fire and explosion at Highlands Farm.
Major retailer to CLOSE three stores in Essex
The British Heart Foundation has announced it will be closing three of its stores across Essex as part of a restructure.
Crash on A12 causing long delays as lane closed
A crash on the A12 near Shenfield, Essex, is causing long delays for drivers with a lane closure in place.
Airlines including easyJet outline how many hours you should arrive before a flight
TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2 have all outlined what time you should arrive at the airport before your flight.
Police probe into controversial image about Nigel Farage shared on social media
Police are currently investigating a controversial post which was shared by Green Party leader, Zack Polanski about Nigel Farage.
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast this year after landing new job
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has announced she is leaving the morning programme after 17 years, 12 as main presenter
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