Firefighters tackle blaze in Essex home after 'explosion'
Fire crews have tackled a house fire in Harlow that was believed to be caused by a gas cylinder.
Search for van after A12 hit-and-run left motorcyclist injured
Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run involving a van and a motorbike on the A12 near Witham.
Charity motorcycle run expected to attract thousands of bikers is CANCELLED
A beloved Essex motorcycle run has been cancelled due to low ticket sales and a clash with another event.
Future of Essex stores unclear as high street retailer collapses into administration
A once high street staple, GAME has collapsed into administration having once had more than 300 stores.
Government issues warning to Essex passengers over popular holiday destination
Fresh travel advice has been issued to Stansted and Southend Airport passengers looking to head to Portugal this summer.
More Essex towns face hosepipe BAN as water firm announces restrictions
More Essex residents are facing a hosepipe ban from Thames Water as hot weather continues and water supplies come under intense pressure.
Famous TV presenter spotted filming on Essex seafront
A famous TV presenter has been spotted filming on Clacton seafront with crews.
Police hunting for Essex man wanted in fraud and domestic abuse investigations
Police are searching for a man in connection with fraud and domestic abuse investigations in Essex.
Severe delays on major Essex route after TWO crashes
Drivers travelling on the M11 are facing severe delays in Essex this morning.
Popular Essex garden centre named the best in region for 10th year in a row
A popular Essex garden centre has taken home a top industry award for the 10th year in a row.
Pictures released of distinctive orange Ford Mustang stolen off driveway
Images have been released of a distinctive sports car stolen from a driveway in Colchester.
Woman dies in hospital after crash in Essex village
An elderly woman has died after a car crash in Rayne, Braintree.
Photos show the extent of huge 'deliberate' wildfire as crews tackle blaze
Photos have shown the extent of a deliberate wildfire in Maldon with fire crews tackling the blaze.
Severe delays on major route due to crash
Drivers are facing long delays at the Dartford Crossing this morning following a reported earlier crash involving a motorbike.
'Deliberately started' wildfire sparks emergency response
Firefighters have extinguished a wildfire in Maldon, which has been confirmed as a believed deliberate act.
Fire crews on the scene of wildfire in Essex
Firefighters are currently tackling a wildfire in Heybridge in Maldon. The situation is ongoing.
Rain could arrive in Essex this weekend after weeks of dry weather
Rain could finally be on the way in Essex following weeks of dry weather. Forecasters the Met Office have predicted a 50% chance of showers this weekend.
Fundraiser launched for family of young man who died in tragic Essex plane crash
A fundraiser has been launched to help repatriate the body of Vamshi Krishna Mandala, who is reportedly one of the victims of the Ongar plane crash.
Class of 2026 celebrates graduation at University of Essex
Thousands of University of Essex graduates celebrated years of hard work and success at their graduation ceremony in Colchester.
Police probe after blaze destroys Essex field the size of 12 football pitches
Police are investigating a fire that destroyed around 25 acres of wheat in Essex.
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