Essex Police urge author of anonymous letter to come forward
A fatal fire in Harlow took the lives of a mum and her five children on 15 October 2012 and Essex Police received an anonymous letter with information about the incident.
Major train delays at Liverpool Street due to derailment
Train services between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport via Tottenham Hale may be cancelled or revised.
Primary school mentor's book teaching children about speech and language needs
A primary school’s speech and language mentor is publishing her first children’s book to educate youngsters about speech and language needs.
Supply teacher banned from driving after causing crash which injured another teacher
Neena Jass, 56, was at the Albert roundabout junction in Colchester when she lurched forward without seeing Tracey Chapman riding towards her on an e-bike.
Leisure World outdoor rapids reopen
After months of waiting, the much-loved outdoor rapids at Leisure World Colchester are roaring back into action just in time for the Easter holidays.
Stansted Airport named one of the worst in the UK for Easter flight delays
Stansted Airport ranked among the worst UK airports for Easter flight delays, with nearly 30% of April flights delayed, CAA data shows.
Braintree man to embark on 3,000-mile motorcycle challenge for mental health
A man is undertaking a 3,000-mile motorcycle challenge to raise funds for Mind after losing several people to mental health struggles.
Essex town behind ‘Britain’s biggest April Fool’ marks 100 years of great hoax
Classic cars rolled into Harwich today to mark the centenary of Britain's most audacious April Fool's prank.
Students at Essex school pass through safety arches as bag checks conducted
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Kevin Mayle emphasised the importance of addressing knife crime before it begins.
Police reveal new CCTV footage in search for missing Vitória Barreto
New CCTV footage has been released in the search for the missing Brazilian woman Vitória Barreto, who has been missing for just under a month.
London Stansted Airport joins Investor in Wildlife scheme
London Stansted Airport has strengthened its commitment to wildlife conservation through partnership with Essex Wildlife Trust.
Chelmsford City Racecourse fixtures cancelled due to licencing issues
Upcoming fixtures at Chelmsford City Racecourse, including the track's Good Friday race, have been cancelled.
Have you seen them? Robbery and burglary suspects wanted by police in Essex
Detectives are appealing for public’s help to identify two men following a robbery and aggravated burglary in Great Dunmow.
The Only Way is Essex star opens up about her 'humiliating’ split from husband
REALITY star Olivia Attwood has opened up about her “utterly humiliating” split from her husband of two years, footballer Bradley Dack.
Cyclist taken to hospital after crashing into car in busy Essex town centre
A cyclist was taken to hospital following serious crash that caused major disruption in Chelmsford city centre on Tuesday evening.
Upstairs of former department store could be transformed into 41 flats
Plans submitted to Chelmsford City Council propose converting the upper floors of the former Quadrant store on Moulsham Street into 41 city centre flats.
Here is how you can play a part in making the A120 a safer road
The state of the A120 has been talked about for years, with seemingly a constant call to increase safety on the road.
New reservation fees for library books in Essex delayed
New reservation fees for library books in Essex have been pushed back.
Coach to Stansted Airport launches with fares as low as £6.99
A new direct coach service is taking travellers from Redbridge straight to Stansted Airport in around 30 minutes.
Seven Essex tax dodgers ‘named and shamed’ by HMRC for defaulting on tax payments
Seven Essex companies and individuals have been named on HMRC’s tax defaulters list for deliberate tax evasion, owing over £1 million across Brentwood, Harlow, Chelmsford and more.
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