Why this major Essex route was closed for more than 10 hours today
The M25 between Junction 27 and Junction 25 near Theydon Bois was shut for more than 10 hours today due to emergency roadworks.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car
A man has died after being hit by a car on Maldon Road in Tiptree as police continue their investigations.
Essex singer performs alongside Ed Sheeran in surprise gig
Lianne Kaye, a singer from Colchester, performed alongside megastar Ed Sheeran in a surprise gig at Ipswich Waterfront.
Car destroyed and tattoo shop damaged after blaze breaks out
A vehicle fire has damaged the premises of a popular tattoo shop in Braintree on Rayne Road, Essex.
Miller and Carter re-opens Essex restaurant with new bar and 10 extra staff
A steakhouse has re-opened after a month-long major refurbishment creating 10 new jobs.
Drivers still facing MILES of queues hours on due to M25 emergency repairs
Drivers are still facing severe delays on the M25 due to emergency repairs taking place near Waltham Cross.
New protection order in place to tackle anti-social behaviour in Essex town
A newly amended public spaces protection order (PSPO) is now in effect in Braintree town centre to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Police give update after crash on A120
Police have now provided an update on an A120 crash which shut the road near Coggeshall
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in village that closed road for hours
A man has been left in a serious condition following a crash on High Street in Great Yeldham.
Donald Trump weighs in on murder of Essex teen
US president Donald Trump and the White House have weighed in on the case of murdered Essex teen Henry Nowak.
High street retailer with stores across Essex could be at risk of closure
A number of British Heart Foundation charity shops and stores could be at risk of closing across Essex.
Police share update on murder investigation after Essex man found dead
Police have provided an update on a murder investigation involving a Chelmsford man which saw an Essex man, and two others, arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ed Sheeran teases surprise appearance just over Essex border TODAY
Ed Sheeran has teased a surprise appearance just over the Essex border, with a show in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Body found as search for missing man called off
The search for a missing 59-year-old man from Witham, Barry Goult, has been suspended after the discovery of a body
Major route CLOSED causing severe delays
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M11 due to overrunning roadworks near Theydon Bois.
Luke Littler's Essex-based sponsor named one of UK's fastest-growing companies
Harlow-based Target Darts, which sponsors Luke Littler, has been named the fifth fastest-growing company regionally and 51st nationally in the Sunday Times 100.
Child sex abuse 'very common' with more than 5,000 offences reported in Essex
A charity has said child sexual abuse is “very common” after reports of more than 5,000 rapes and sexual assaults of children in Essex in the past five years.
Major retirement development with 72-bed care home given green light
A large-scale retirement development designed to support Witham’s ageing population has been given the green light by Braintree District Council.
Brave girl, 7, conquers Mount Snowdon to raise awareness for coeliac disease
A seven-year-old girl has conquered Mount Snowdon to raise awareness for coeliac disease.
'Lovely' walk through rolling countryside you can enjoy from Essex's poshest village
The Stock Circular begins in Essex's poshest village and takes walkers through the rolling countryside with some stunning views.
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