Two Essex businesses FINED more than £150k for employing illegal workers
Two Essex businesses have been fined more than £150,000 for employing illegal workers, as well as eight more.
Teen charged after SIX police officers injured during arrest
A teenager has been charged after six police officers were injured during an arrest in Rochford.
Motorcyclist who died in crash on major Essex route named
A motorcyclist who died in a crash on the M11 near Great Chesterford has been named as 54-year-old Richard Beazer.
Warning over parking fine scam targeting Essex vehicle owners
A scam asking residents to pay parking fines via SMS has prompted warnings from Epping Forest District Council.
Miles of delays on A12 as 'emergency repairs' carried out
A key stretch of the A12 is facing delays this morning due to roadworks on the route near East Bergholt.
Hundreds march as villagers fight plans for giant Great Bardfield sand quarry
More than 200 Great Bardfield village residents staged a protest walk against plans for a major sand quarry on the edge of the village.
Ex-serviceman sent sexual texts and pictures to who he thought was 14-year-old
Reece Maynard, 28, started messaging who he thought was a 14-year-old girl in July last year before he started sending her explicit photos of himself.
Wanted man arrested by officers after patrol on Essex coast
A marine patrol unit located a wanted man in Bradwell as part of a busy weekend of coastal operations in Essex.
Gripping documentary revisits infamous Essex crime 30 years on
A two-part documentary has been aired on Channel 4, revisiting the Essex Boys Murders more than 30 years on.
Burst water main causes flooding and frustration in Rayne
A burst water main in Rayne left several residents’ gardens flooded and added to growing frustration in the village.
Armed forces and veterans roadshow to take place in Braintree
A roadshow supporting armed forces personnel and veterans is taking place at Causeway House in Braintree.
Where to watch the World Cup on the big screens in Braintree and Witham
Football fever is sweeping across Braintree and Witham as pubs, clubs and venues gear up for a summer of World Cup action.
Essex commuters facing SEVERE delays due to Liverpool Street fault
Various routes across the Essex network are delayed due to a signalling fault at London Liverpool Street.
Severe delays as crash closes one lane on major Essex route
One lane has been closed on the southbound M11 due to a crash between Junction 8 and Junction 7a near Bishops Stortford.
Woman who says she witnessed serious Colchester assault told: 'Your account is a lie'
Stevie Mortar, Charlie Flemming, and James Flemming are accused of beating up a man in Colchester in retaliation for him shoving Mortar.
Weather phenomenon 'declared' - here's what it could mean for Essex
The Met Office has declared El Niño which could affect weather across Essex and the UK this summer.
Stansted Airport passengers warned of travel CHAOS with long queues expected
Thousands of Stansted Airport passengers could face travel chaos with plans for strikes at Palma Airport.
Radio 1 host shouts out part of Colchester Zoo... and it's not where you'd think
Radio 1 DJ, Greg James has given a part of Colchester Zoo a shoutout on his breakfast show.
Greater Anglia recognised for work to keep passengers and staff safe
Greater Anglia has been recognised for its work to keep passengers and staff safe as part of the Safer Railway Scheme.
Number of patients being treated in hospital corridors in Essex revealed
Figures have shown how many patients are being treated in hospital corridors across Essex.
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