Nuclear test vet's dying son says he has been ‘treated like garbage’ by housing firm
Colin Calvert and his wife Anna say they have faced black mould, subsidence and rising damp
Live updates as Nigel Farage declared winner of Clacton by-election
Live updates all night as 34 candidates contest the Clacton parliamentary seat in the 2026 by-election
Rail services disrupted across Essex after person hit by train
Rail services across Essex have been disrupted this evening after a person being hit by a train between Stratford and Shenfield.
Fire crews called to Essex village to tackle muck heap blaze
A large muck heap fire has broke out on farmland in Stapleford Tawney, prompting a call out by the fire service.
Colchester County High School for Girls celebrates strong A Level results
Colchester County High School for Girls (CCHSG) celebrated another successful year for its sixth form students, ahead of the school’s major transition from single-sex to co-educational education.
Motorcyclist left with 'life-changing injuries' after three-vehicle crash
Police have confirmed a motorcyclist has suffered life-changing injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Ongar, Essex.
Bookies name Essex celeb favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Dani Dyer has been named the bookies favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the show's return next month.
Essex sites part of iconic restaurant chains could be saved from closure
Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites across Essex could be saved from closure as part of a relaunch.
Criminal investigation launched after two died in Essex plane crash
A criminal investigation has been launched after two people died in a plane crash in Ongar, Essex.
Episode of popular soap at Stansted Airport with dramatic scenes finally airs
An episode of Eastenders which was partly filmed at Stansted Airport has finally aired after much speculation.
Met Office warns of 'uncomfortable night sleep' BUT says showers could hit Essex
Rain showers could hit Essex this weekend, the Met Office has warned after an "uncomfortable night" with high temperatures.
Two in hospital as air ambulance attends crash involving motorbike
Two people have been confirmed injured after an air ambulance attended the scene of a crash near Maldon.
Two who died in Essex plane crash named by police
The two men who died in a plane crash in Ongar in June have now been named by Essex Police.
HOUR-BY-HOUR forecast with temperatures expected to soar today
After the Met Office declared another heat warning, just how hot will it get across Essex today?
Essex universities prepare to help students through Clearing process
The University of Essex and Anglia Ruskin University are preparing to help students through the Clearing process.
Galleywood Reform councillor looks back on 'fantastic' first 100 days
Kevin Bellamy was elected to represent Galleywood and Great Baddow at the county council elections in May
Anglian Water hints at when Essex hosepipe ban could end in latest update
Anglian Water has hinted at when its hosepipe ban in Essex could end as the county enters fifth heatwave.
Another celestial event to dazzle Essex skies TONIGHT after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower, which is expected to be visible over Essex tonight, will follow the solar eclipse that was seen over the county.
Pictures show magnificent eclipse over the skies of Essex
Pictures captured by readers across Essex show the dazzling solar eclipse over the county's skies.
Hundreds gather to watch first solar eclipse in Essex since 1999
Hundreds have gathered to watch the first solar eclipse in Essex skies since 1999.
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