Senior Essex Police officer who abused his power for 'sexual purposes' is dismissed
A senior Essex Police officer has been dismissed following a gross misconduct hearing after he was found to be abusing his position for sexual purposes.
Drivers urged to be safe after 22 fatal crashes on Essex roads so far this year
Essex Police are urging people to stay safe on the roads after 22 fatal crashes so far in 2025 – a “horrific” number.
The biggest car boot sales in Essex this Easter weekend
WITH the car boot season off to an early start thanks to the dry weather, many anticipate a bumper weekend over Easter.
Ambulance tech trials shown to speed up patient handovers at A&E across Essex
The trial, part of a £1million NHS England scheme, aims to improve data transfer between ambulances and hospitals.
Revealed: The 3 Essex venues nominated in the 2025 National Pub and Bar Awards
The annual awards highlight an "eclectic range of venues across the UK", and three venues in Essex have been shortlisted.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
Essex fish and chip shop with 'excellent' food named one of the best in the UK
The National Fish and Chip Awards have revealed the country's nationally recognised top 40 fish and chip takeaways, with an Essex venue on the list.
Beloved Southend bar and LGBTQ+ haven vows to come back stronger after closure
A beloved Southend bar which served as a haven for the LGBTQ+ community has vowed to come back stronger following its closure.
Northern Lights to be visible over Essex tonight says Met Office - how to see
The Met Office says there will be a "Coronal Mass Ejection" tonight, Tuesday, April 15, with a chance of some visibility for much of England.
Nick Frost's promise to Robbie Coltrane amid Hagrid casting in HBO Harry Potter
Nick Frost has been announced as one of the many stars appearing in the new HBO Harry Potter TV series.
Essex man charged with multiple offences after Class A drugs found in car
A 30 year-old, Takidswa Mashingaidze, of Chelmer Road, Chelmsford was arrested and following an investigation by our Op Raptor team.
The top eight best rated places to go for ice cream this spring
WITH warm weather forecast across Essex for the Easter holidays, what's better than a cold ice cream in the sun?
Inside the quirky Essex museum with the largest private collection of post boxes
The Colne Valley Postal History Museum, in Halstead, is home to 166 post-boxes, 25 stamp vending machines and thousands of pieces of ephemera
Essex police officer reunited with man whose life he saved on Tenerife holiday
An Essex Police officer returns to same destination where he saved a man's life, only for the man to be on holiday there 12 months on.
5 of the best spots around Essex to see stunning bluebells this spring
Bluebells can be a pleasant sight to take in and there are some great spots around Essex where you can find them.
Listed: 11 car boot sale events commencing across Essex this spring
WITH the weather getting warmer across Essex, we have compiled a list of boot sales starting in the county this spring.
Four people hospitalised after serious crash on Essex country lane
Essex Police have confirmed four people have been hospitalised after a serious crash on a country lane in North Weald.
Fixer-uppers and development sites among Essex properties at auction next month
The properties include houses, and land with development permission
Greater Anglia urges Essex passengers to plan ahead for Easter rail works
The main services affected by these alterations include the Great Eastern Main Line and West Anglia services
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from April 11 to 13 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
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