Could Essex face a hosepipe ban this summer?
Essex could be at risk of a hosepipe ban, as the warm weather looks set to continue into July. Met Office forecast further high temperatures.
Highlights from new major music festival in pictures
THE first edition of a new Essex music festival saw thousands of music turn out for rock, Americana... and barbecues.
'Highly requested' brand opening at Braintree Shopping Village next week
Womenswear brand, Mint Velvet is set to open at Braintree Village next week.
Officer who threw bodycam at colleague dismissed for gross misconduct
An Essex Police officer who threw her body-worn camera at another officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct, following an accelerated hearing.
Third heatwave of the year to hit Essex as temperatures look set to rise
A third heatwave could be on its way to Essex, as rising temperatures look set to return. Met Office predict return of "very warm or hot" weather.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises young Essex fan with special appearance
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has surprised a Harlow girl with a special appearance at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
Russian warship seen resupplying off Essex coast
The Royal Navy recently monitored a Russian warship near the Galloper Wind Farm, near the coast of Harwich, Essex.
Essex archaeology and history festival returns this July
A popular archaeology and history festival is set to return for a second year.
Link between two major Essex routes closed overnight for emergency repairs
A key link between two major motorways is out of action overnight in Essex.
Crisp brand brings back lunchtime snack 17 years after it was discontinued
Pingles Minis will be returning to UK stores for the first time since 2009, when they were discontinued
Protests continue after announcement Wethersfield Asylum Centre will expand
Protests are continuing in Essex after the Home Office confirmed that Wethersfield Asylum Centre will expand and remain in use beyond 2027.
Former Essex nurse struck off over 'lack of knowledge of English' and misconduct
A nurse who was suspended due to a lack of knowledge of English and several instances of misconduct has been struck off the register this month.
Day two of new Essex festival sees Canadian-American rocker impress the crowds
THE sun was finally setting over State Fayre to the west as a huge moon rose on the big screen at Hylands Park.
Essex villagers love living in beautiful 'hidden gem' riverside community
Rowhedge villagers have praised their beautiful village and described it as a 'hidden gem' surrounded by countryside.
Essex footballer to be 'bombshell' in popular TV show
Tommy Stagg, a non-league striker who has played for a string of Essex and London clubs, has been revealed as a Love Island bombshell.
Police update on crash that closed part of Essex motorway
A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash on the M11 this morning, Essex Police have confirmed,
Cyclist seriously injured after crash with car at busy junction
Police are appealing for information after a serious collision involving a cyclist in Waltham Abbey.
Man hospitalised with serious injuries after motorbike crash shut busy Essex road
A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a collision between a motorbike and a car near Dunmow.
Delays on major Essex route due to crash
A crash is causing delays on the A12 this afternoon after a lane was partially blocked near Hatfield Peverel.
‘Worst thing ever’ - Ex recalls telling TOWIE star’s daughter about his death
Jake Hall’s former girlfriend Misse Beqiri has said telling their daughter that the Towie star died was the "worst thing" she has had to do.
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