Sister of missing woman issues emotional video appeal 100 days after disappearance
An emotional video released by the sister of missing woman Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto has renewed urgent appeals to find her, 100 days after she disappeared.
'She is never forgotten': Family mark missing woman's birthday with fresh appeal
The family of Vitória Figueiredo-Barreto mark her birthday and 100 days since her disappearance, urging the public to come forward with any information.
Essex firm secures record-breaking £17M contract
Colchester company, Concurrent Technologies has secured a record breaking global defence contract.
Rare 'mythical' bird taken in by Essex animal rescue centre
AN Essex animal rescue centre admitted a very rare bird... which sadly did not make it through the night.
All asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel due to 'fire safety concerns'
All residents have been removed from Essex hotel, The Bell Hotel, used to house asylum seekers, with fire safety concerns reported.
Chelmsford care home resident, 92, dives back into favourite hobby
A 92-year-old resident of Care UK's Manor Lodge has taken the plunge back into a favourite activity.
All asylum seekers 'removed' from Essex hotel at centre of protests
Asylum seekers have been removed from an Essex hotel, a council has said.
AI error forces ex-officer into hiding amid Henry Nowak abuse storm
An ex-police officer falsely named by AI as one of the officers who arrested Essex student Henry Nowak is “scared” for her safety after receiving death threats.
Dani Dyer confirmed for return to 2026 Strictly Come Dancing
TV personality Dani Dyer has been announced as the second celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
School pays tribute to 'exuberant' 12-year-old after two charged with murder
Shenfield High School has paid tribute to year 8 pupil Bobby Bloomfield after two people appeared at court today charged with his alleged murder.
Essex police chief speaks out on 'two-tier policing' after Henry Nowak murder
Essex’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has insisted there can be “no two-tier policing in this county” in a letter after the murder of Henry Nowak.
Six fire crews tackle blaze at Essex industrial unit
Fire crews from five stations were called to tackle a blaze at an industrial unit near Boreham with five crews attending.
Boy, 12, died after being hit by car driven by a 15-year-old, court hears
Bobby Bloomfield, a 12-year-old boy ,died after being hit by a car driven by a 15-year-old in Brentwood, a court has heard.
Part of major Essex route CLOSED due to crash
A major Essex route is facing disruption following a reported crash on the A12 near Marks Tey.
Serving police officer to face hearing for multiple allegations
A misconduct hearing will be held for a police officer accused of multiple breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
Visitors warned of closures at Colchester Zoo this month for maintenance
Areas of Colchester Zoo will be temporarily closed to visitors as maintenance gets under way this month.
South Essex protester GUILTY after 17-hour Big Ben climb
Daniel Day, 30, from Palmerstone Road in Westcliff, was found guilty of a public nuisance after he climbed the Big Ben during a pr-Palestine protest.
Essex residents invited to get involved in Dyslexia Awards
People, educators and businesses across Essex are invited to get involved in the Dyslexia Awards this autumn.
'Dirty' gloves worn by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fail to sell at auction
Gloves worn by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Falklands War have failed to sell at an auction in Colchester.
Here's how Essex supermarket shoppers can get free deliveries this week
Tesco shoppers across Essex can get free Tesco deliveries this week as part of their Whoosh service.
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