Braintree school uniform donation drive launched
Braintree families are asked to donate school uniforms to be distributed at a free event at the Carousel Family Hub.
Knights, sailors and more gather for Living History weekend at Stow Maries aerodrome
A Living History weekend took place at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, featuring reenactments from Essex living history groups.
'Gangster granny' who collected cocaine from Essex port spent money on Gucci collar
Deborah Mason was living an extravagant lifestyle with her profits, purchasing a Gucci collar and lead worth £400 for her cat.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Essex as Met Office issues weather warning
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to continue as residents have received a weather warning.
Tickets for Colchester Castle Summer Series almost sold out as countdown begins
TICKETS for the Colchester Castle Summer Series have almost sold out, as the countdown for the live music event begins.
More than 100 protesters gather in demonstration outside Essex 'migrant hotel'
Protesters have gathered outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers.
Many Essex roads to close next month including road shutting for more than 45 days
A NUMBER of roads across areas of the county will close next month - including High Street closures and a road shutting for over 45 days.
MP attends opening of new Hindu temple in Hatfield Peverel
Witham MP Priti Patel joined the Hindu community at the opening of the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Hatfield Peverel.
On This Day: Man's shock after reeling in shark on Essex seafront
Two years ago today an artist found himself in a state of shock after reeling in a shark on Southend seafront.
Witham boxing club receives grant funding to buy new equipment
Witham Community Boxing Club has been awarded £2,050 from Braintree Council's community grant scheme to fund new equipment.
Essex firefighters tackle 48 hectares of farmland across three separate fires
Free family arts and crafts event comes to Witham shopping centre
Families can enjoy a free arts and crafts event at The Grove Shopping Centre in Witham.
Second yellow weather warning for torrential rain and lightning across Essex
The Met Office had already warned of “heavy thundery rain” until 6pm today but now another warning has been issued.
How fast can you go before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains
What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.
Essex TV personality battled The Monster inflatable with her kids
An I’m A Celebrity and former TOWIE star said she had a great time on the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course with her children.
Teen who drove car into brick wall in Witham after pub visit sentenced
A teenager from Witham who crashed his car into a wall after having beers with his friends has been banned from driving.
Essex's Suzi Quatro on her influence to other artists ahead of UK tour
Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hinde, Tina Weymouth, Donita Sparks, Cherrie Currie, Joan Jett, and Lita Ford all said in the film they could not do have done what they did without Suzi Quatro going first.
Primary school welcomes first visit from Witham MP since joining constituency
WITHAM MP Priti Patel visited Stisted Chuch of England Primary Academy for the first time since it became part of her constituency.
Essex libraries partner with app to help children improve reading and speaking skills
Essex Library Service has partnered with Fonetti, an app which uses automatic speech recognition to help children read aloud.
Former Arsenal prodigy speaks out after jail for smuggling drugs into Essex airport
AN ex-Arsenal player has been jailed for four years after smuggling drugs into an Essex airport.
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