Polls punish Farage over £5m gift while Clacton voters insist it’s a 'stitch‑up’
National polls suggest that Nigel Farage may face a loss of support over a gift ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Airline launches new flights to 'world-class' ski destination from Stansted
Jet2 has announced new ski flights to Innsbruck in Austria, launching from Stansted Airport in Essex.
Essex Police given £5.6m boost to protect Jewish communities
Essex Police will receive £5.6 million in government funding to help protect Jewish communities, amid a rise in anti-semitism.
CCTV appeal as man assaulted and left with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Braintree.
Police searching for man and woman after £1000 alcohol robbery
Police have released a CCTV image of two suspects involved in a robbery at Tesco in Theydon Bois.
Man 'arrested on suspicion of threating to kill' Nigel Farage
A man has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to reports.
Police launch appeal after man racially abused in Essex village
Essex Police have released an image of a person they want to speak to after a man was racially abused in Chelmer Village, Chelmsford.
Man sought by police after £5,000 of jewellery stolen from Essex home
Essex Police want to identify a man after jewellery worth more than £5,000 was stolen from a home on The Dashes in Harlow.
Police hunting for man with seven aliases wanted on recall to prison
Police are hunting for a man wanted on recall to prison with 7 aliases and connections in Basildon, Brentwood and Tendring.
Tory leader calls for televised debate between Nigel Farage and Count Binface
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a televised debate between Nigel Farage and Count Binface at today's PMQs.
Former Essex PC 'abused position' to access explicit images on suspect's phone
A former Essex Police officer has been found to have taken photos of explicit images on a suspect's phone.
Nigel Farage received almost 600 death threats in six months, MP claims
Newark MP Robert Jenrick revealed the amount of threats recently resigned Clacton MP Nigel Farage has reportedly received.
Six arrested as police crackdown on major organised crime in Essex
Sixty-five arrests have been made following a large cross-border operation targeting organised crime in Essex and other South East areas.
Flights diverted to Stansted as NINE planes declare emergencies over airport
Multiple flights were diverted to Stansted Airport as a late-night incident forced emergency procedures at Gatwick.
Clacton named among UK's 'worst' seaside towns - why we disagree
Clacton was recently named as the eighth worst seaside town by Which, here's why we disagree.
Fire crews battle large blaze that tore through 18 hectares of crops
A blazing field fire in Wickham Bishops near Maldon sparked an emergency response and burned large parts of farmland.
Former Conservative MEP to challenge Nigel Farage in by-election
Former Conservative MEP and deputing party leader John Stevens has been selected as a by-election candidate for the Rejoin EU Party to challenge Nigel Farage.
Fire crews on scene of 'large' blaze at field in Essex
Crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are attending the scene of a large field blaze in Langford Road, Wickham Bishops.
'Kind, caring and beautiful boy' who died in fatal crash named as tributes paid
Tributes have been paid to a "kind, caring and beautiful" boy who died in a fatal collision in Ongar.
Wildlife campaigner dressed as fox pulls out of Clacton by-election
Wildlife campaigner Rob Pownall, who is known for dressing as a fox, has withdrawn from the Clacton by-election.
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