Warning over parking fine scam targeting Essex vehicle owners
A scam asking residents to pay parking fines via SMS has prompted warnings from Epping Forest District Council.
Miles of delays on A12 as 'emergency repairs' carried out
A key stretch of the A12 is facing delays this morning due to roadworks on the route near East Bergholt.
Rare photographs of global icon George Michael to show at Maldon gallery
A George Michael exhibition in Maldon will show rare photographs of the global star, with a book signing with the renowned photographer.
Vehicle fire closes busy junction on major Essex route
A vehicle fire on the Boreham Interchange has forced a lane closure on the busy junction near the A12 this evening.
Popular fashion retailer to open at major Essex shopping centre
Popular fashion brand H&M look set to open a new store at Chelmsford's High Chelmer Shopping Centre.
Wanted man arrested by officers after patrol on Essex coast
A marine patrol unit located a wanted man in Bradwell as part of a busy weekend of coastal operations in Essex.
Gripping documentary revisits infamous Essex crime 30 years on
A two-part documentary has been aired on Channel 4, revisiting the Essex Boys Murders more than 30 years on.
Weather phenomenon 'declared' - here's what it could mean for Essex
The Met Office has declared El Niño which could affect weather across Essex and the UK this summer.
Radio 1 host shouts out part of Colchester Zoo... and it's not where you'd think
Radio 1 DJ, Greg James has given a part of Colchester Zoo a shoutout on his breakfast show.
Greater Anglia recognised for work to keep passengers and staff safe
Greater Anglia has been recognised for its work to keep passengers and staff safe as part of the Safer Railway Scheme.
Number of patients being treated in hospital corridors in Essex revealed
Figures have shown how many patients are being treated in hospital corridors across Essex.
Teacher banned after failing to disclose boyfriend's conviction for child images
A teacher in Brentwood has been banned from the profession after she failed to disclose her partner was on the sex offenders register.
Late night blaze rips through seafront bar
Firefighters tackled a late-night blaze at a seafront bar in Clacton, Essex.
The day Essex will be hotter than Barcelona this week
Essex is set to sizzle in temperatures hotter than Barcelona on Friday, with 30c temperatures forecast by the Met Office amid another potential heatwave.
Man jailed after violent protest at Essex asylum hotel
Shaun Thompson, 38, has been jailed for violent conduct following a protest outside Epping's Bell Hotel, known for homing asylum seekers.
Major Essex route BLOCKED due to broken down vehicle
The northbound A12 has been partially blocked between Junction 21 for Witham South and Junction 22 for Witham North due to a broken down vehicle.
Essex mum saves thousands transforming 'girly' cabin using Facebook Marketplace
An Essex mum is saving thousands by transforming a £100 second-hand log cabin into a 'girly haven' using Facebook Marketplace.
Two women deny murder in Braintree as trial date set
Two women have denied murder in Braintree after a woman was found dead in her home in 2024.
More traffic woes as A12 to be hit by five days of closures starting TODAY
A series of closures will affect sections of the A12 this week as National Highways carries out maintenance works.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after 'serious' crash on busy road
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on Main Road in Little Waltham, near Broomfield Hospital.
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