Heat warning extended across Essex amid record-breaking temperatures
A heat health alert has been extended in Essex as temperatures continue to soar across the county.
Severe delays after crash leaves M11 partially blocked
The M11 northbound has been left partially blocked between Junction's 8 and 7 near Harlow, following reports of a crash.
Miles of delays on M25 after crash near Dartford Crossing
Drivers are facing growing delays on the M25 following a collision near the Dartford Crossing.
Anglian Water issues hosepipe ban update two days after introducing it
Anglian Water have said they have "already seen demand for water drop as a result" of their hosepipe ban. Fines of up to £1k for those breaking the rules.
Two men arrested in Essex after ‘credible’ terror threat against Islamic event
A terror investigation into an alleged plot targeting an Islamic event in Suffolk has led to multiple arrests, including two men detained in Essex.
Busy road shut for hours after crash involving police car
A police vehicle was involved in a crash which shut a busy Harlow road for hours.
Bin lorry catches fire on collection route amid 33C heatwave
Fire crews spent several hours tackling a blaze in a bin lorry amid the 33C heatwave.
Headteacher pays tribute to 'cherished' schoolboy after fatal lorry crash
A headteacher has paid tribute to a "beloved and cherished" schoolboy who died after a lorry crash in Ongar.
Map shows parts of Essex at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires this week
Parts of Essex are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires this week as the heatwave continues, Natural England has warned.
New poll finds British voters want Count Binface to win Clacton by-election
New polling suggests the British public would be more likely to support satirical candidate Count Binface than Nigel Farage in Clacton.
Major concert series with worldwide stars cancelled as promoter 'devastated'
A major outdoor concert series featuring the Scissor Sisters and Bananarama has been cancelled just weeks before it was due to take place.
Fire crews tackle large garden blaze with unusual cause
Firefighters were called to a garden blaze in Hutton in the early hours.
Man jailed after killing delivery driver in hit-and-run
A man has been jailed for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a delivery driver.
Jackknifed lorry causes major disruption on M25 back to Essex
A "jackknifed" lorry has caused major disruption on the M25.
Man suffers potentially life-changing injuries after being hit by train
A man has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being hit by a train on the mainline between London Liverpool Street and Colchester, Essex.
Six crews battle industrial unit blaze with 100 tonnes of waste up in flames
More than 100 tonnes of domestic waste went up in flames when an industrial unit caught fire in Great Holland.
Essex seaside town named among the best in Britain
An Essex seaside town has been named among the best in Britain for 2026, according to a major survey.
Nigel Farage urged to avoid speculation on Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Recently resigned Clacton MP Nigel Farage is facing calls for restraint after sharing his thoughts about the death of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe.
Essex restaurant which blends café, bakery and pasta bar named among UK’s best
Chater’s in Saffron Walden, Essex, has been named among the best restaurants in the UK after it was included in the top 100 by the Good Food Guide.
Five miles of traffic as major Essex route blocked after crash
A major route has been blocked following a multi-vehicle crash near Harlow.
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