Speed limit on main road to be reduced for more than three years
The speed limit along the A131 in Little Maplestead between Halstead and Sudbury is to have a reduction in speed limit for more than three years.
Closing down signs go up outside major retailer
Closing down sale signs go up outside major outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors in Colchester.
FIVE lucky Essex residents scoop £100k as July's Premium Bond winners revealed
MORE than 100 lucky Essex residents have bagged thousands of pounds this month as the big winners of July's Premium Bonds draw have been revealed.
All traffic HELD on major Essex route due to crash
All traffic has been temporarily held on the M11 northbound following a collision in Essex.
Watch as Essex Police issue statement following Ongar plane crash
Essex Police addressed the media today after two people died following a plane crash in High Ongar yesterday afternoon.
Survivor speaks of her 'relief' as domestic abuser jailed
A domestic abuse survivor has spoken of her "relief" after coming forward and helping to bring her abuser to justice.
Police update on investigation at Essex nursery suddenly closed over concerns
A police investigation into a nursery which saw its registration suspended has now concluded.
Plans approved for 3,500 homes across three new villages in Essex
Plans for a new 3,500-home neighbourhood across three villages in Essex have taken a big step forward.
Major city road CLOSED due to burst water main
A key road in Chelmsford has been closed in one direction following a burst water main on the route.
'Risk to life' heat warning issued for Essex with temperatures set to soar again
A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for Essex and the wider East of England as temperatures are set to rise across the county
Long-standing high street bank with branches over Essex to be scrapped
Plans have been unveiled to scrap the Halifax brand after 173 years, with all customers due to be transferred to Lloyds.
Police hailed after 10-minute blowtorch standoff with petrol-wielding driver
A 10-minute Harlow standoff with a man armed with petrol and a blowtorch has led to high praise for police bravery.
Police statement in full after two confirmed dead in plane crash
Essex Police have released a statement after two people died in a small plane crash in High Ongar.
Major changes announced to multiple Essex bus routes
First Bus is set to introduce a series of changes across its Essex network later this month.
Two confirmed dead after plane crashed into field in Essex village
Two people have been confirmed dead after a small plane crashed in High Ongar yesterday afternoon.
Officers investigated for potential gross misconduct over Henry Nowak's murder
Two police officers are being investigated over failures concerning the murder of Essex teenager, Henry Nowak.
High street giant with stores across Essex on brink of collapse
Former WH Smith sites across the country including Essex could be at risk of closing with TG Jones on the brink of collapse.
Colchester Zoo reveals name of newborn endangered animal
Colchester Zoo has revealed the name of a recently-born cherry-crowned mangabey monkey.
Officer accused of taking photos of explicit images on police phone
A former Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing next week over allegations of using a police phone to take sexually explicit images.
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.
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