Council to get millions back for work on Essex schools made unsafe by RAAC
Essex County Council will recover around £6.5 million from the Department for Education for its work protecting schools from RAAC.
Listed: Tesco Express stores in Essex ending Evri ParcelShop partnership
A supermarket chain has announced that it will stop its parcel delivery partnership, as Essex residents will no longer be able to send and receive packages.
Popular Colchester Christmas venue and Santa's grotto to open on this date
On Friday, November 21, they will be bringing back their enchanting Victorian Bavarian-themed festive experience to the heart of Colchester.
Migrant sex offender given £500 as he was deported in prison release blunder
A migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison was given £500 as he was deported back to Ethiopia.
Four ski destinations you can fly to from Stansted for this winter
As the first dump of fresh snow has landed in the Alps, here are four ski destinations Essex residents can access from their doorsteps.
Premium grocery chain Waitrose set to open new store in Essex town
Waitrose is planning to open a new supermarket in Chelmsford, with a premises licence application submitted to the city council.
Migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu freed from Essex prison deported to Ethiopia
Hadush Kebatu has arrived in his home country after being deported from the UK with no right to return, the Home Office has confirmed.
Disruption is expected until further notice: cable theft causes rail delays
Greater Anglia informed customers about a fault as services are running at reduced speed towards Stratford and Liverpool Street.
Essex pub with 'olde world charm' and 'fantastic' food named in Britain's top 20
The Good Food Guide has published its inaugural list of the 100 Best Pubs in Britain.
Colchester's Adam Fox is Labour's candidate for 2026 Greater Essex Mayoral Election
“I want to thank every member across our county who took part in the process and put their trust in me — it means a great deal.
CCTV appeal after 'outraging public decency' on X20 bus between Essex towns
Officers are investigating an incident of outraging public decency which occurred on an X20 bus at around 1.30pm on October 16.
Gritters including 'Ctrl Salt Delete' and 'Dermot Snow Cleary' return to Essex roads
Essex Highways has launched its winter gritting service, with gritters including Dermot Snow Cleary, Gritney Spears and Ctrl Salt Delete.
Jailed in Essex: The 13 individuals put behind bars during October
Offences involved drugs and violence, to engaging in sexual activity with a vulnerable patient of a mental health unit
Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed planes at Stansted Airport spared jail
The two planes they sprayed on June 20 last year belonged to an insurance firm and an investment group.
Probe to start into release of prisoner released 'in human error' from Essex prison
An independent inquiry into how a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from an Essex prison will look at how to prevent further “rising” releases in error, the Justice Secretary said.
Only a few days left to apply for Essex secondary school places
Parents and carers in Essex are being urged to apply for their child’s Year 7 secondary school place before the deadline.
Two suspects charged after man stabbed during serious assault in Essex city
TWO suspects have been charged after a man was stabbed and seriously injured during an assault in Essex.
Essex Police to conduct roadside vision screenings as part of nationwide scheme
ESSEX Police is teaming up with other forces for a nationwide safety initiative aiming to raise awareness of the legal eyesight standards.
Timeline of events after Essex hotel asylum seeker released from jail accidentally
The 38-year-old was found on Sunday by an alert member of the public, following his accidental release from prison on October 24.
Two-time BRIT Award winner announced as next headliner for Summer Series event
THE second headliner has been revealed for next year’s Colchester Castle Summer Series.
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