Court order BANS travellers from living on Essex caravan site
A group of travellers have been banned from living on a caravan site in Braintree following an order from High Court.
Cressing fears second HGV ‘onslaught’ as Braintree Road faces new closure
Residents in Cressing are fearing a second HGV “onslaught” as a main road is set to close, which caused chaos earlier this year.
Severe delays as all traffic STOPPED on major route due to vehicle blaze
A major section of the M25 is currently at a standstill this evening due to a vehicle fire near the Dartford Tunnel.
Exciting announcement made for future of former garden centre
An exciting announcement has been made at the former site of Mill Race Garden Centre, near Colchester.
Fuel prices fall to lowest since April as petrol in Essex nears 150p per litre
Petrol prices in Essex have fallen to their lowest average since early April, and the trend looks likely to continue. Unleaded and diesel prices fall.
Rare amber-listed kestrel chicks fledge at Essex coastal town landmark
Five kestrel chicks hatched at the Naze Tower have successfully fledged and are now soaring in the skies above Walton.
'Ghost airport' to re-open almost 15 years after Essex flights axed
An abandoned airport once used by Ryanair with weekly flights from Stansted Airport is set to re-open 14 years after it closed.
Essex man denies stealing from major stadium during Beyoncé show
A Chelmsford man is among two defendants who have denied burgling Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the night Beyoncé performed.
Braintree shopping centre launches scheme to tackle period poverty
George Yard Shopping Centre in Braintree has launched the Package for Milly scheme to support people affected by period poverty.
Shock as loaded gun found after stolen vehicle stopped on A12
A man has been jailed after a loaded gun and a stolen car were seized by Essex Police officers on the A12 near Boreham.
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance wins national pathology excellence award
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) has received a national award for excellence in pathology at the RCPath Acheivement Awards.
Watch as two jailed men clash with police in 'violent' Essex protest
Shaun Thompson and Lee Gower have been jailed after clashing with police and causing violent disorder at a protest at Epping's Bell Hotel.
Heat alert upgraded with people warned of 'rise in deaths' as temperatures to soar
An amber heat health alert has been issued for Essex and the East of England following an initial yellow warning. Heatwave conditions forecast.
Budget airliner launches new Stansted destination with 'fantastic sunshine'
Budget airliner, Jet2 has announced new flights from Stansted Airport to Tunisia from summer 2027.
Trust must take 'immediate action' after scathing report
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) made a visit to the acute 18-bed Ardleigh Ward at The Lakes, in Turner Road, in January
Manhunt launched as person 'threatened with knife' and 'robbed'
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in which a victim was reportedly threatened at knifepoint.
How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Further arrests made after 'explosive item' found at property
Two people remain on police bail following a search of a Chelmsford address which uncovered a potentially explosive item.
School closed and almost 100 without electricity
A planned power cut has caused the closure of a primary school and is leaving nearly 100 properties without electricity in Halstead.
People urged to call 999 if they see missing woman last seen in Essex
Police are appealing for help to trace a woman last seen in Witham as the Metropolitan Police continue to search for her.
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