Essex Police crackdown sees 15 people arrested in raids
During the latest Operation Claymore, Essex Police joined forces with the Met and the National Police Air Service.
Police spot drivers skipping queues as hard shoulder chaos turns dangerous
While officers attended a crash on the M11 earlier this month, several drivers chose to bypass the queue by driving along the hard shoulder.
Is this coastal town with 'unique charm' the happiest place to live in Essex?
We asked Echo and Gazette readers to share what they think is the happiest place to live in Essex.
Bird on UK's red list of 'most endangered' spotted by Essex photographer
Nature enthusiast Iain James captured the stunning image of the wading bird at the 200-acre reserve on the banks of the River Colne.
Braintree RSPCA Animal shelter announce closure due to unforeseen circumstances
Dogs, cats, and small animals find new homes through the centre, which also provides essential care and rehabilitation.
Slow Horses: all the filming locations across Essex
As the final episode of Slow Horses season five is set to air next week, we’ve taken a look at the show’s filming locations in Essex.
Will Essex get snow this month? Met Office updates weather forecasts
Will Essex get snow this month? Rumours of the possibility of a blast of winter weather have swept the country in recent weeks.
Proposal put in for creation of new co-ed Sixth form in Colchester
The Alpha Trust has launched a six-week consultation on the establishment of a joint sixth form combining CCHSG and The Gilberd School in Colchester.
Listed: Things to do for free with the family this winter in Witham
To save for the Christmas period we list the best activities families can do for free in Witham, Essex.
Volunteer police officers: the challenges they face and all the best bits
Volunteer special officers take on all the challenges of being a police constable, with the sole intention of helping to make a difference in their community.
'It's an emotional experience' - Sam Ryder releases second studio album today
Eurovision superstar Sam Ryder has released his highly anticipated second studio album, Heartland, today.
Top 10 Essex filming locations from 'The Crown', 'Batman Begins' and more
A map of Essex’s top filming locations reveals the county is filled with film and TV connections to everything from The Crown to Batman Begins.
Revealed: the Essex Wedding Awards winners for food, dresses, transport and more
The Essex Wedding Awards have revealed the county’s top businesses and wedding suppliers, from florists, to beauty and entertainment.
Essex neighbourhood crowned among top 5 best places to live in England
This spot in Essex was among the top of the list of almost 7,000 compiled based on factors such as crime rates, access to green spaces and more.
Police 'worried' for man missing from Coggeshall area in urgent plea
CONCERNS have been raised for the welfare of a man, and an appeal has been launched to help find him.
Plans for six commercial units on land near A120 in Braintree refused
THE council has refused plans for the erection of six commercial units in Braintree.
Council 'tight-lipped' over future of George Gilbert after Big Brother controversy
Councils are remaining tight-lipped about the future of a parish councillor following his controversial appearance on Big Brother.
Essex seaside town named as the unhealthiest in all of England
Lauren Shirreff described visiting an empty Clacton Pier at 11.30am, noting that "once a lovely seaside town, Clacton-on-Sea is in decline".
Trial use of graphene on Essex roads showing positive results
A trial to see if graphene-enhanced materials can increase the lifespan of Essex roads is showing positive results.
Free skills bootcamps to improve employability open to over-19s in Essex
People over 19 in Essex can apply for free skills courses which offer guaranteed job interviews on completion.
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