Much-loved tearoom closes as company goes into liquidation
A tearoom at Dedham Art and Craft Centre has stopped operating after the company has gone into liquidation.
Robber who stole £100k of goods from elderly couple jailed for eight years
Johnny Boy Doherty, 26, from Feltham, jailed for 8 years after posing as official and robbing £100,000 from Woodford Green couple. Essex Police investigation.
Extra £174m funding for Lower Thames Crossing draws fresh scrutiny
Government funding for the Lower Thames Crossing tunnel between Kent and Essex rises by £174m, pushing costs towards £11bn and sparking cost overrun concerns.
Tributes paid to 'forever missed' Essex schoolboy as murder probe launched
Tributes have been left for a 12-year-old Essex schoolboy who was tragically killed following a collision on Ashwells Road in Brentwood this past weekend.
MP Priti Patel visits Witham firm supplying glass for Heathrow projects
Witham MP Priti Patel visited ESG, a glass manufacturer behind specialist projects at Heathrow Airport.
Severe delays after crash involving lorry and car on busy route
Drivers are facing severe delays on the A120 near Coggeshall in Essex following a crash between a lorry and a car.
Invasive plant hotspots in Essex as incorrect disposal could land you a hefty fine
UK homeowners could land themselves in legal trouble if they incorrectly dispose of the invasive Japanese knotweed, including a fine or prison time.
Why this historic corner of Essex is the perfect day trip
Waltham Abbey, a market town with an 800-year-old charter, combines heritage, culture and outdoor adventure.
Zelensky appeals after Reform UK replaces Ukrainian flags with Union flags
Ukrainian President, Volodymr Zelensky, has issued an appeal to English councils who removed the Ukrainian flag. Essex County Council one of those councils.
Healthcare boost as Braintree pharmacy expansion plans approved
Plans to expand Meadows Pharmacy in Braintree have been given the green light, aiming to improve local healthcare services.
Further arrest as Essex man charged in counter terror probe into shooting
A man has been arrested as a man from Great Dunmow has been charged in a counter terrorism investigation.
Braintree council leader responds after Essex County Council U‑turns
Braintree District Council leader Tom Cunningham questioned Essex County Council’s decisions to legally challenge local government reorganisation.
Stalker who threatened and verbally abused former partner given community order
A man who threatened and verbally abused his former partner amid turning up at her address has been sentenced for stalking.
Belgian Malinois bit two people after escaping its owner, court heard
A man whose dog escaped his control and bit two people said he had previously walked it 1,000 times with no issue.
Popular Essex festival cancelled due to low ticket sales
A popular Chelmsford food and music festival will not go ahead next year due to costs "through the roof."
ACL Essex highlights support available for unpaid carers during Carers Week
Adult learning provider ACL Essex is highlighting support available to unpaid carers during Carers Week.
Young players invited to Silver End Festival of Football
Silver End United Football Club is welcoming visitors to its annual Festival of Football.
Leader of Essex County Council pens letter following murder of Essex teenager
A murder case has sparked questions over public trust in policing as the leader of Essex County Council has written a letter
Update as man charged with Essex attempted murder appears in court
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today charged with attempted murder in Chelmsford.
Murder investigation launched after boy, 12, dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a 12-year-old boy died in a suspected collision with a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
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