RSPCA warns Essex pet owners ahead of 'extreme' heatwave
The RSPCA have issued the following advice to pet owners in Essex ahead of an 'extreme' heatwave this weekend.
Essex ambulance update on train crash as one person dies
One person has died and 11 suffered 'serious injuries' in a major Bedford train crash, according to Essex ambulance
In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court
A round-up of selected recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Courts in Colchester and Chelmsford.
Essex vineyards offering wine tours ahead of English Wine Week
Visit Essex is celebrating a boom in wine tourism by shining a light on the county's vineyards and wines.
When and where you can next see the Red Arrows fly over Essex
The Red Arrows will return to Essex skies in the coming weeks as part of the Clacton Airshow event.
Four Essex postcodes win big in Postcode Lottery
Residents across Essex are celebrating after four postcodes in the county landed prizes with the latest Postcode Lottery results.
Here's what's on: Full line-up of exciting shows coming to Colchester festival
The Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender is set to run from Thursday July 23 to Sunday July 26, 2026.
Essex ambulance crews respond to scene of major train crash
Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service have responded to the scene of a major collision in Bedford involving two East Midlands Railway trains.
School forced into action after 'man climbs into grounds'
St John's Primary School in Colchester was earlier forced into action after a man climbed a perimeter fence.
Essex and Suffolk Water issue warning to swimmers ahead of hot weather
Essex and Suffolk Water have issued a warning to residents planning to take a dip in one of the counties reservoirs ahead of the hot weather this weekend.
Manhunt under way after police chase
Essex Police are on the hunt for a man who made off after a pursuit in Colchester.
Expert warns of 'heatwave hay fever' set to hit Essex this weekend
"HEATWAVE hay fever" is set to hit the East of England this weekend as the region is expected to experience a period of intense levels of pollen this weekend.
Building suffers significant damage during suspected crash as cordon in place
A police cordon is currently in place in Bures on the Essex and Suffolk border after a vehicle appears to have crashed into a wall.
Essex man jailed alongside Ukrainian national for arson attacks linked to PM
Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, a Romanian national from Romford, were jailed after a string of arson attacks targeting Keir Starmer.
Met office issues EXTREME HEAT warning as sweltering temperatures to hit Essex
The Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning across Essex for the weekend and into next week.
Discount chain to close large Essex store for the final time tomorrow
A large discount store in Chelmsford's The Meadows is closing its doors for the final time tomorrow.
Experts issue urgent warning to drivers ahead of heatwave
Drivers across Essex are being warned of difficult driving conditions across the weekend due to a heatwave.
Travel agency branch closes with immediate effect in city centre
A travel agency has closed one of its Essex branches with immediate effect.
Police called to reports of man on school grounds
Essex Police carried out a search of Parkwood Academy in Chelmsford after reports a man had been seen on the grounds.
Warnings as 'hot air from Europe' to cause Essex temperatures to soar
The Met Office and BBC Weather are suggesting that warm air coming over from Europe will bring heatwave temperatures to Essex over the coming weeks.
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