Pictured: The Colchester gang member jailed for role in London phone robberies
A man who was part of a gang which was responsible for up to 60 thefts and robberies and stole a total of £225,000 has been jailed.
Woman scammed out of more than £500 by fraudster claiming to be care provider
A woman was scammed out of more than £500 by a fraudster claiming to be a care provider.
Broken down train causing chaos with trains cancelled or delayed across Essex
A broken down train is causing disruption across Essex as trains are cancelled or delayed by almost an hour.
Crash on key Essex road causes long delays as motorists asked to be patient
Motorists are experiencing delays following an earlier crash on the A12.
Founder 'over the moon' after Essex based business wins Franchise of the Year
An Essex based business has been awarded Franchise of the Year for the 2025 Club Hub Awards.
'Highly sophisticated' Essex chop shop valued at £3.3m, a court heard
A “highly sophisticated” ‘chop shop’ which was uncovered in Braintree was valued between £2.8million and £3.3million, a court heard.
ITV star puts huge Essex mansion up for rent (and it has a big price attached)
The TOWIE and I'm a Celeb star's house is in Chigwell in Essex and has hit the market for anyone looking to rent out the property.
Young people go undercover to test purchase knives - here's what they found
A team of young people went undercover in Braintree to test store policies on knife sales.
Glamping to 'pink paradise': Five staycation spots in or around Essex this summer
If going abroad isn't for this summer, a holiday in the UK might be just the ticket, particularly when there are beautiful spots tucked away on your doorstep
New chairman and vice-chairman appointed to lead Essex County Council
The authority announced the decision at a full council meeting.
When will the Red Arrows be flying over Essex next? See the exact date
Essex was lucky enough to see the Red Arrows as part of the VE Day celebrations. And they will be returning for another big event very soon.
Emergency gas repairs completed on A12 with road to reopen soon
Emergency gas repairs which caused traffic chaos on a major A-road have been completed, with the road to reopen soon.
Lane closed on A12 due to emergency gas works causing traffic chaos
A lane closure on a major A-road is causing traffic chaos due to emergency gas works.
Ask the Expert: Exercising in your 50s for a happier healthier later life
Age UK and Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi have joined forces to talk about how reaching your 50s is the perfect time to ‘Act Now to Age Better’.
Morning commuters face congestion on A12 southbound due to construction works
Traffic is moving slowly on the A12 southbound near Marks Tey.
Former Essex bouncer to trek across Scotland for veterans charity
Pete Goodman, 48, served as the Operations and Training Manager for S&G Security, making him a fixture on Colchester’s bars and clubs
Essex family set to take on marathon hike along the Jurassic Coast for charity
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity close to their hearts.
Five mental health charities to join forces to help people across Essex
The collaboration aims to make it easier for people to access services.
Mission complete for family who dreamed of attending every round of FA Cup
Great Horkesley's Philip Hart and his sons attended every round of the FA Cup including the final watching Crystal Palace vs Man City.
Crash on the A12 causes traffic problems near Witham and Hatfield Peverel
Traffic is slow on the A12 in both directions, according to the Essex Highways live traffic map.
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