Former pub chains in Essex could reopen under new deal
A new hospitality group has acquired more than 50 former Whitbread sites across the UK after the company closed hundreds of sites.
New figures show hate crime is on the rise in Essex
Essex hate crime rose to 3,936 offences in the year to March 2026, Home Office figures published October 8 show, with race-related incidents highest.
How Essex firefighters use drones to tackle wildfires and search for missing people
Drones are helping Essex County Fire and Rescue Service tackle major incidents by providing real-time aerial views.
Hour-by-hour Essex forecast as heavy showers predicted
Met Office Essex weather forecast: rain and showers tomorrow, with winds and hour-by-hour forecasts for Southend, Colchester and Chelmsford.
Severe delays due to TWO crashes on A12 near major junctions
A12 northbound traffic faces severe delays after two crashes near Howe Green and Witham North, Essex, causing queues between Junctions 17 and 22.
Appeal to identify man found dead in Essex nature reserve
Locate International seeks to identify a man found dead at Newland Grove Nature Reserve, Essex, in 1979. Could his clothing or possessions help name him.
TOWIE legend to enter the Big Brother house as celeb guest this week
Gemma Collins is set to return to the ITV2 Big Brother house on Friday as a celebrity guest, 10 years after her memorable Celebrity Big Brother stint.
Pictured: the two killers who brutally murdered drug user in Braintree flat
These are the women who murdered Helen Bloomfield in her Braintree flat two years ago.
Popular Essex business' mobile van involved in crash
The Secret Butchers’ mobile shop van is out of action after a Dengie Peninsula road accident, but free deliveries to villages continue.
Park with tributes laid for Noah Woods to be tidied after 'family's wishes'
The park where tributes were left in memory of three-year-old Noah Woods is set to be tidied.
TOWIE star axed ahead of new season
Former TOWIE star Josh Francis reportedly will not return for series 39 after ITV producers “rested” him, amid claims he was previously approached for Love Island.
Busy road BLOCKED as police and fire crews rush to incident
Crash blocks Witham Road near The Playing Field in Black Notley, causing delays in both directions. Police and fire crews attend; injuries remain unknown.
Legendary band announced as third headliner for south Essex festival
The fourth headliner has been announced for Lazydays Festival in Southend's Priory Park which will take place in July 2027.
Drivers to face 28-mile diversion as busy road to close for over two weeks
Bures Road near Colchester will close from November 9 to November 25 for Suffolk County Council works, including resurfacing, a zebra crossing and diversions.
Severe delays on busy Essex road due to crash
Drivers face delays after a Heybridge crash with eastbound queues and journey times rising to 15 minutes in Essex.
Man arrested as emergency crews rush to multi-vehicle collision
A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a three-vehicle crash in Albert Road, South Woodham Ferrers, on October 4.
Suspects remain on the run after theft of high street ATM
Suspects remain on the run nearly a month after an ATM was stolen from Halstead High Street, Essex Police has confirmed.
Teen arrested after police called to reports of person with knife
A teenage boy has been arrested after reports from the public of a knife being seen. An arrest of a 17-year-old also took place.
NHS and council failed our mum who took her own life, say grieving daughters
The family of a woman who took her own life after losing her home in a fire say the NHS and Maldon District Council failed her.
Fundraiser launched for family of much-loved mum and 'beautiful friend'
A GoFundMe page has been put together to support the family of a mum who suddenly died in Colchester.
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