Essex hospital forced to postpone operations due to hot weather
Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford was forced to cancel operations today, including children's ward theatre operations, due to the hot weather.
Man and woman in their 80s who died in Essex home named by police
Essex Police have named the man and woman in their 80s who sadly died at an residence on Catchpole Lane in Great Totham.
Essex Police officer to face misconduct hearing over alleged bail breaches
An Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over a series of alleged breaches of bail linked to serious offences.
Major stretch of A12 CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is currently blocked near Kelvedon, Essex, following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays building in the area.
Coroner concludes inquest into death of 'well-liked' police officer who died on A12
Mathew Parker, 43, from Loughton, was travelling at about 96mph on November 19 last year between Margaretting and Ingatestone
Manhunt launched for convicted rapist who fled whilst on bail
A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.
Police footage shows Henry Nowak's killer telling 'wicked lies' after murder
Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by Henry Nowak.
I spent the hottest day of the year out in England’s oldest city
Colchester has been around for nearly two millennia — England’s oldest recorded town, and once a Roman capital.
Essex asylum hotel to close as 20 sites shutting across UK
A Chelmsford asylum hotel used to house asylum seekers has closed as part of a wider Government push to end the use of hotels across the UK.
Gag signs appear in Essex city to highlight frustration over housing market
Gag road signs have appeared near the Miami roundabout in Chelmsford, highlighting the growing frustration over rising house prices.
5 of the best villages in Essex for a picturesque weekend walk
Here are some of the best villages in Essex for a picturesque weekend walk while the sun is shining.
All the Essex garden centres closed or shutting early due to 'unbearable' heat
Garden centres are closing early or shutting for the day (June 26) as soaring temperatures make working conditions "unbearable" due to the heat.
Essex school to close for over two weeks due to lightning strike
A school has been closed after a lightning strike caused a fire and led to an environmental clean of an area containing asbestos.
Wethersfield Asylum Centre to expand and remain in operation beyond 2027
Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre is set to remain in operation beyond 2027 and expand by 55 per cent, the Home Office has confirmed.
Recap: Updates as schools closed and trains cancelled amid 'extreme' heat
Several schools and businesses are closed today and trains are cancelled as heat disruption across Essex continues.
Full list of 32 schools closed or shutting early across Essex due to heatwave
Several schools across Essex are closed or shutting early tomorrow (June 26) as amber and red "extreme heat" warnings are in place.
Cause of death revealed after Essex peado found dead in prison cell
A paedophile former teacher and Scout master who abused two teenage boys in the 1960s has died in prison from natural causes after being discovered in his cell.
Rain set to return to Essex this weekend after continued hot weather
The Met Office have forecast possible showers for Essex this weekend, with a fair chance of downpours following an extended period of hot weather.
Festival goers warned ahead of this weekend
Festival goers attending State Fayre in Chelmsford this weekend are being warned of heavy congestion.
Coastguard helicopter called to join search as inflatable drifts off Essex coast
A lifeboat crew and coastguard helicopter were sent to search for a person drifting out to sea on an inflatable off the Frinton Coast.
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