Prolific thief jailed for stealing more than £3,100 of items ignoring shop ban
In January last year, Daniel Jones received a criminal behaviour order, legally banning him from entering any Co-op store in the north Essex area.
Essex gardens dubbed 'little piece of heaven' that are among the best in the world
Green Island Gardens is an award-winning private garden in Ardleigh, near Colchester, and are well worth a visit this spring.
'Magical' Essex island that is 'bursting with life' named one of the best to visit
National Geographic has picked out some of the best islands in Essex to visit, from Wallasea Island to Osea Island.
Bishop of Chelmsford's Easter message following trip to West Bank
The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford has written an Easter message following a visit to the West Bank.
Shoplifter who stole £3k worth of goods - including Easter eggs - is jailed
A prolific shoplifter from Colchester has been jailed for 18 months after admitting dozens of thefts.
Former Essex police sergeant found guilty of committing gross misconduct
Former Essex Police sergeant has been found to have committed gross misconduct following an accelerated disciplinary hearing.
Two people injured as fire services work for hours to tackle huge fire in Essex
Two people have been injured following major fire involving two homes in Bocking, near Braintree.
Drivers facing long delays after emergency services rush to scene of A12 crash
A12 Colchester-bound carriageway has been blocked following a crash between Junction 24 at Kelvedon and Junction 25 at Marks Tey.
Colchester Council given two seats on Local Government Reorganisation body
£900,000 will be given to each new unitary authority to help with the transition.
Crews from six fire stations attend scene of massive building fire in Essex
The crews on site are drawn from Braintree, Chelmsford, Coggeshall, Colchester, and Wethersfield stations.
82-year-old died of heart attack after plane crash at Essex-Suffolk border airfield
A post-mortem has shown that an 82-year-old pilot died of a heart attack after a plane crash at an airfield on the Essex-Suffolk border last summer.
Emergency services on scene as house fire in Essex town sees roads shut off
Emergency services are dealing with a huge house fire in Braintree this afternoon.
Breaking: Flames seen blazing through house in Braintree, roads shut
Massive fire has broken out on Panfield Lane in Braintree, with flames seen engulfing a house.
Racecourse to host free family day after being denied licence by BHA
Chelmsford City Racecourse hosts a free family fun day on Good Friday after BHA licence refusal.
Witham submits bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028
Witham has submitted its expression of interest to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
Don't miss the leading offshore wind industry event - sign up today
TRAILBLAZERS and Essex businesses in the offshore wind industry are invited to a one-day event in Essex aimed at exploring opportunities within the sector.
Everything to know before Essex roads get 'busiest ever' this Easter weekend
Drivers across Essex are being urged to plan ahead this Easter weekend, with heavy rain, strong winds and major rail closures.
North Essex weather update for Easter weekend with strong wind and rain expected
The outlook for the weekend remains unsettled, with strong winds and bursts of rain and showers on Saturday and Sunday – heavy at times.
Major overnight clean-up operation by council removes 14 tonnes of waste from A12
Colchester crews have removed nearly 14 tonnes of waste from a stretch of the A12 during a major overnight clean-up operation.
BREAKING: First dinosaur skeleton unveiled in Colchester could be a new species
An exhibition featuring Colchester’s first-ever real dinosaur skeleton is set to open to the public tomorrow, following a national TV reveal.
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