Sister of missing woman issues emotional video appeal 100 days after disappearance
An emotional video released by the sister of missing woman Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto has renewed urgent appeals to find her, 100 days after she disappeared.
'She is never forgotten': Family mark missing woman's birthday with fresh appeal
The family of Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto mark her birthday and 100 days since her disappearance, urging the public to come forward with any information.
Essex firm secures record-breaking £17M contract
Colchester company, Concurrent Technologies has secured a record breaking global defence contract.
Rare 'mythical' bird taken in by Essex animal rescue centre
AN Essex animal rescue centre admitted a very rare bird... which sadly did not make it through the night.
Community heroes hit 20 years on the front line of Essex speeding crackdown
Community Speed Watch is marking 20 years of volunteers tackling speeding head-on in Essex.
Justice system 'failing' victims as perpetrator walk free, charity says
A specialist sexual offences charity said the criminal justice system “isn’t fit for purpose” to bring perpetrators of sexual offences to justice.
'Male violence against women and girls is an endemic issue', Essex charities say
Male violence against women and girls has been described as an “endemic” issue by a specialist charity working with victims and survivors of sexual offences.
All asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel due to 'fire safety concerns'
All residents have been removed from Essex hotel, The Bell Hotel, used to house asylum seekers, with fire safety concerns reported.
Live - commuter CHAOS as vehicle strikes rail bridge blocking all lines
A vehicle has struck a railway bridge Braintree and Braintree Freeport causing chaos on Essex railways.
Vehicle hits railway bridge causing travel disruption as lines blocked
Train services have been disrupted following a vehicle hitting a railway bridge in Braintree.
Colchester football sessions expand to support young people in Witham
A Premier League-backed football programme in Colchester and Clacton is expanding to Witham and Mile End.
All asylum seekers 'removed' from Essex hotel at centre of protests
Asylum seekers have been removed from an Essex hotel, a council has said.
Gastropub hailed 'one of nicest in the area' reveals new beer garden bar plans
New plans could soon bring a fresh experience to a Great Notley pub’s much-loved outdoor space.
Cressing Temple Barns to host the World's Edge Fantasy Fayre
The Word's Edge Fantasy Fayre is heading to Cressing Temple Barnes near Braintree.
Man drove under the influence of drugs on his way to buy cat food
Ziad El Fata, 63, was stopped in Witham last November for speeding at 41mph in Hatfield Road – a 30mph zone – while holding his phone.
AI error forces ex-officer into hiding amid Henry Nowak abuse storm
An ex-police officer falsely named by AI as one of the officers who arrested Essex student Henry Nowak is “scared” for her safety after receiving death threats.
Dani Dyer confirmed for return to 2026 Strictly Come Dancing
TV personality Dani Dyer has been announced as the second celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
School pays tribute to 'exuberant' 12-year-old after two charged with murder
Shenfield High School has paid tribute to year 8 pupil Bobby Bloomfield after two people appeared at court today charged with his alleged murder.
Essex police chief speaks out on 'two-tier policing' after Henry Nowak murder
Essex’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has insisted there can be “no two-tier policing in this county” in a letter after the murder of Henry Nowak.
Crash on major route causing delays near Stansted Airport
A crash near Stansted Airport is causing long delays for drivers on the A120.
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