Flood alert issued for parts of Essex
Flood alert issued as Environment Agency warns of high tides, from Clacton to Mersea Island on September 11. Maldon and Brightlingsea also affected.
Vulnerable taxi passengers to be 'hit hardest' with fare increases
Taxi prices are set to rise in Rochford, with concerns 'vulnerable' passengers could be ‘hit the hardest’.
A12 drivers face MONTH-LONG disruption from next week
Drivers are facing a month of disruption on the A12, starting from next week due to roadworks between Colchester and Chelmsford.
HUGE queue forms for grand opening of newest high street store
Huge queues have formed outside Popeyes in Colchester High Street ahead of its grand opening this morning.
Funeral home speaks out after cash machine was ripped from neighbouring wall
Halstead's Daniel Robinson and Sons has issued an update after a cash machine was ripped from a neighbouring High Street building in an early morning raid.
Parents say SEND children suffering from special school transport change
Parents of children attending a special school have said issues with a new transport provider are affecting the wellbeing of the children.
9/11 - Remembering the Essex victims who died during terror attacks
Today marks 25 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the tragic events of 9/11 happened.
Popular garden centre unveils revamped restaurant as new service style launched
A garden centre has unveiled a fresh new look for its coffee shop and restaurant in Tiptree.
Award-winning fireworks display returning to Essex park for 2026
Maldon Fireworks returns to Essex’s Promenade Park on November 7, 2026. Tickets, prices, timings and family event details for the award-winning display.
Police update as busy Essex road closed for several hours
A131 near Little Waltham remains closed after serious crash on September 10, Essex Police say, with delays between Sheepcoates Roundabout and Great Leighs.
FOUND: Police hoping to find missing 62-year-old man 'as quickly as possible'
Essex Police appeal for help to find missing 62-year-old Anthony Chilver, last seen on foot in Wix near Bradfield Road on September 10. He has grey hair.
Former TOWIE star calls for ‘kill switch’ to remove abusive content instantly
Georgia Harrison calls for a ‘kill switch’ over intimate image abuse, warning online abuse is leading children to suicide on Good Morning Britain.
Family plea for 'someone to break silence' about woman missing for six months
THE heart-broken family of missing woman Vitória Barreto are urging people with information to come forward, six months after her disappearance.
Historic estate revives traditional harvest after more than 100 years
Markshall Estate has revived its hop growing after more than 100 years, with staff hand picking the flowers.
Four schools across Essex on hunt for new headteachers with salaries up to £93k
Four schools across Essex are seeking new headteachers, with salaries reaching up to £93,000.
Busy road to be closed 'for some time' after crash
A busy road has been closed in both directions due to a crash this afternoon.
Two races remaining as iconic Essex go-karting track to close after 24 years
A go-karting track is set to close in less than two weeks after 24 years of racing at Lakeside.
Volunteers told 'do not wear' branded clothes amid rise in abuse
RNLI advises volunteers to avoid branded clothing after abuse by anti-migrant protesters in Dover and Portsmouth, with security increased at lifeboat sites.
Gemma Collins announces SHOCK name change on social media
Gemma Collins has announced a surprising change to her name.
Urgent appeal launched for missing woman in her 80s
An urgent appeal has been launched for missing 83-year-old Claire Guy woman from Walton.
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