Man jailed after violent protest at Essex asylum hotel
Shaun Thompson, 38, has been jailed for violent conduct following a protest outside Epping's Bell Hotel, known for homing asylum seekers.
Major Essex route BLOCKED due to broken down vehicle
The northbound A12 has been partially blocked between Junction 21 for Witham South and Junction 22 for Witham North due to a broken down vehicle.
Essex mum saves thousands transforming 'girly' cabin using Facebook Marketplace
An Essex mum is saving thousands by transforming a £100 second-hand log cabin into a 'girly haven' using Facebook Marketplace.
Two women deny murder in Braintree as trial date set
Two women have denied murder in Braintree after a woman was found dead in her home in 2024.
More traffic woes as A12 to be hit by five days of closures starting TODAY
A series of closures will affect sections of the A12 this week as National Highways carries out maintenance works.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after 'serious' crash on busy road
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on Main Road in Little Waltham, near Broomfield Hospital.
Sentence handed to killer of Essex teen to be reviewed
The sentence handed down to Vickrum Digwa, the killer of Essex teen Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
Busy road closed after 'serious' crash involving motorcyclist
Blasford Hill in Chelmsford, just north of Broomfield Hospital, has been blocked after a reported crash involving a motorbike.
Closing dates revealed as banking giant to shut TWO south Essex branches
The closing dates for the Halifax branch in Southend and the Lloyds branch in Chelmsford have been revealed.
'Greater risk to life' as heat health alert issued for Essex
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the East of England and Essex with health warnings issued.
'Loving family man' dies after M11 crash involving van and two lorries
A "loving family man" has died following a collision involving a van and two lorries with his family paying tribute.
Cyclist's skull partially removed after hitting fly-tipped shed on country road
A cyclist has been left with life-changing injuries after crashing into a pile of fly-tipped waste in Brentwood, Essex.
Delays to multiple Essex rail services after vehicle hits bridge
Rail passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing delays after a vehicle struck a railway bridge affecting Colchester, Clacton and Southend routes.
Former Essex Police officer committed controlling and coercive behaviour
A former police officer would have been sacked for gross misconduct had he not already resigned a panel has found.
Major Essex road closed due to 'three vehicle crash'
A key route into Chelmsford is facing major disruption this morning following a reported crash on Baddow Bypass.
Essex WW1 soldier finally laid to rest 108 years after battlefield death
An Essex soldier who died during the First World War has finally been laid to rest more than 100 years after his death.
Body found in search for missing armed forces veteran
A body has been found in Colchester during the search for missing 42-year-old armed forces veteran Carl Jordan.
The Essex port town with 'fascinating history' and one of England's oldest cinemas
Harwich in north-east Essex is a port town home to the Electric Palace Cinema - one of the oldest remaining purpose-built cinemas in England used as a filming location for Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Appeal after woman threatened in racially aggravated incident
A man is being sought by police following a racially aggravated common assault reported in Southminster
Charity shop worker reveals the best time you need to visit to grab a bargain
Amy Lorenz, manager of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity shop, has revealed the best time to visit for a bargain
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