Weather phenomenon 'declared' - here's what it could mean for Essex
The Met Office has declared El Niño which could affect weather across Essex and the UK this summer.
Stansted Airport passengers warned of travel CHAOS with long queues expected
Thousands of Stansted Airport passengers could face travel chaos with plans for strikes at Palma Airport.
Radio 1 host shouts out part of Colchester Zoo... and it's not where you'd think
Radio 1 DJ, Greg James has given a part of Colchester Zoo a shoutout on his breakfast show.
Greater Anglia recognised for work to keep passengers and staff safe
Greater Anglia has been recognised for its work to keep passengers and staff safe as part of the Safer Railway Scheme.
Number of patients being treated in hospital corridors in Essex revealed
Figures have shown how many patients are being treated in hospital corridors across Essex.
Teacher banned after failing to disclose boyfriend's conviction for child images
A teacher in Brentwood has been banned from the profession after she failed to disclose her partner was on the sex offenders register.
Late night blaze rips through seafront bar
Firefighters tackled a late-night blaze at a seafront bar in Clacton, Essex.
The day Essex will be hotter than Barcelona this week
Essex is set to sizzle in temperatures hotter than Barcelona on Friday, with 30c temperatures forecast by the Met Office amid another potential heatwave.
'I would not be here today' - dad saved by air ambulance says thank you
Daniel Goodall, 31, from Braintree, was left fighting for survival after his car left the road and collided with a tree in October 2022
Man who drunk drove while disqualified is seeking support for alcohol issues
A man who drove while under the influence and disqualified from driving has sought his own support for alcohol issues.
Man jailed after violent protest at Essex asylum hotel
Shaun Thompson, 38, has been jailed for violent conduct following a protest outside Epping's Bell Hotel, known for homing asylum seekers.
Major Essex route BLOCKED due to broken down vehicle
The northbound A12 has been partially blocked between Junction 21 for Witham South and Junction 22 for Witham North due to a broken down vehicle.
Sporting Memories session celebrates Witham apprentice's first full-time role
A Sporting Memories session was held in Witham to celebrate apprentice Nick Greenslade landing his first full-time job.
Essex mum saves thousands transforming 'girly' cabin using Facebook Marketplace
An Essex mum is saving thousands by transforming a £100 second-hand log cabin into a 'girly haven' using Facebook Marketplace.
Two women deny murder in Braintree as trial date set
Two women have denied murder in Braintree after a woman was found dead in her home in 2024.
Outdoor gym officially opens at Coggeshall Recreation Ground
A new outdoor gym has officially opened at Coggeshall Recreation Ground, designed for residents aged 14 and above.
How to claim free food as new restaurant opens in city centre
A new restaurant will offer free food to the first customers on opening day as well as the chance to win free Slim Chickens for a year.
More traffic woes as A12 to be hit by five days of closures starting TODAY
A series of closures will affect sections of the A12 this week as National Highways carries out maintenance works.
Sentence handed to killer of Essex teen to be reviewed
The sentence handed down to Vickrum Digwa, the killer of Essex teen Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
National Trust to host outdoor theatre productions in Essex this summer
The National Trust is hosting an array of open-air events across Essex this summer.
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