Teacher banned after 'secretly filming' Essex pupil and sending 'inappropriate' notes
Peter Ledwidge was a religious studies teacher at Anglo European School.
22-year-old Clacton girl puts life's savings in to open 'dream' salon
Nicole Boosey, 22 will welcome her first clients this March at a private one-to-one studio inside Valley Business Centre.
Girl, 7, to tackle Mount Snowdon and raise awareness of coeliac disease
A seven-year-old girl who suffers with Coeliac disease is climbing Mount Snowdon to raise funds for charity.
Meet the 10 new on-call firefighters joining stations across Essex
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 10 new recruits after they completed a two-week intensive training course in Witham.
Essex County Council's DigiGo transport service extended
The DigiGo on-demand transport service in Essex has been extended for a further two years.
Essex film highlights care leavers' experiences in the workplace
A new film is highlighting the workplace experiences of young people in Essex leaving care as part of the Essex Year of Opportunity.
Digger stolen from Essex building site as police appeal for information
The vehicle was taken from the Dunmow Recreation Ground at The Causeway on Tuesday, February 17, between 6.40pm and 7.20pm.
Have you seen this girl? Phoenix Moxley, 15, is missing from her home in Clacton
Phoenix Moxley, 15, was reported missing from her family home in Clacton today.
Essex children's hospice to hold Fire and Lego Walk
Little Havens children’s hospice in Essex is holding a Fire and Lego Walk to raise funds for vital care.
Glass walkway for Roman mosaic could hold the weight of 'under threat' breed of rhino
A GLASS walkway set to be built to show-off an underground Roman mosaic in Colchester will be able take the equivalent weight of a rare breed of rhinoceros, plans have shown.
Man jailed for terror offences after being found in Essex with extreme material
He will serve an additional year on licence, and he will also be subject to notification requirements for 10 years.
See the county's best wedding venues crowned at Essex Wedding Awards 2026
In a county full of historic houses, charming barns and luxurious hotels, here are the wedding venues that came out on top.
Listed: Essex family-friendly restaurants among among best in the country
From centuries-old coaching inns to polished gastropubs where children are genuinely welcomed.
Historic village farm among best places to buy a real Christmas tree in Essex
Christmas is fast approaching, and some enjoy buying real Christmas trees for the occasion. Here is where you can do this in Essex.
'Why should we be banned?' - Naked cyclist who was punched off bike tells all
Robert Brown was taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride in Colchester when motorcyclist Lee Turnage punched him off his bicycle in Hythe Hill.
Festival boss praises Scouting For Girls as they are set to return for next year
ALB Festival will return to Lower Castle Park on September 12 and September 13 in 2026 with Scouting For Girls.
When is Lakeside open over Christmas? Full list of all the opening times in 2025
Lakeside Shopping Centre is popular all year round and even more so over the festive period. Here is when it is open during the 2025 festive season.
Group of brave women release risqué calendar to raise funds for cancer charity
Thirteen women stripped down for a calendar girls themed photoshoot to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.
'I'm lucky to still be here' - officer's relief after he was strangled in city centre
Sergeant Scott Lewis and Special Inspector Mark Barham were attacked last year when they were trying to arrest Taylor Oliver and Samuel Minter.
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