Busy Chelmsford roundabout partially blocked due to police incident
A roundabout leading to Victoria Road and Parkway in Chelmsford in partially blocked with delays due to a police incident.
Sex worker jailed for threatening to ruin life of Essex man found on adult website
This is the moment a sex worker who threatened to expose two men unless they paid her arrives at the door of one - to deliver a chilling blackmail letter
Stansted Airport gears up for busy Easter getaway period
London Stansted Airport expects 1.5 million Easter travellers, with new security hall, scanners, and lounge upgrades improving the busy holiday experience.
Met Office predicts a wet and windy Easter weekend, but Essex may get off lightly
Met Office forecasts wet and windy Easter weekend across the UK, with rain and strong winds expected; Essex and southeast remain milder and drier.
New boss to take on 'inadequate' Essex NHS trust
A new boss has been appointed to run the Mid and South Essex NHS trust which has "deep rooted challenges".
Essex car dealership goes into liquidation with £2.3m of liabilities
The Essex Car Group Limited, a prestige used car dealership in Leaden Roding, Essex, has entered liquidation with over £1.5m debts; creditors advised to contact Quantuma.
11 criminals jailed across Essex in March for theft, violence and sexual offences
A number of criminals have been put behind bars across Essex in March, for offences including violent attacks, sexual assault and theft.
Three new to the market Essex homes with swimming pools worth over £1m
Three luxury Essex homes with swimming pools—Chigwell, Willingale, and Saffron Walden—are for sale over £1 million.
Developer proposing £1billion scheme to build new A120 dual carriageway
A developer with the support of fellow investors has put forward a billion-pound proposal to finally build a new A120 dual carriageway.
Primary school pupils 'are made safer and feel safe', says Ofsted report
Collingwood Primary School in Chelmsford, Essex, praised in 2026 inspection for strong safeguarding, effective phonics, and inclusive learning environment.
Live Facial Recognition vans to be deployed in Colchester this Saturday
Officers will deploy Live Facial Recognition vans in Colchester city centre on Saturday, as part of Easter weekend patrols.
LIVE: Lane closed on M11 Northbound after crash near A120
Hello and welcome to our Live Blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M11 Northbound, where a crash between the A120 and A11 has seen a lane closed.
Crash near A120 closes lane on M11 Northbound with delays building
One lane is closed on the M11 northbound after a crash between the A120 and A11.
The cheapest and most expensive fuel across North and Mid Essex as prices soar
As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase since the beginning of the Iran conflict, here are the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations across North and Mid Essex.
Bus service partners with Colchester Zoo to launch new transport link to site
First Bus has partnered with Colchester Zoo to launch a new transport link, aiming to make it easier for people to visit the popular attraction.
Concerns raised after death of woman, 63, during elective surgery at Essex hospital
The death of a 63-year-old woman at a private hospital has sparked concerns about how medics responded to a fatal haemorrhage while she underwent spinal surgery
'Fairytale' castle in ancient woodland that's just over an hour from Essex
Scotney Castle, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is a National Trust site "with romance, drama and nature around every corner".
The Essex village often highlighted as one of the most pictured spots in the UK
Discover Finchingfield, Essex—one of the UK’s most picturesque villages, famed for St John the Baptist Church, historic Guildhall, Post Mill, and celebrity resident Jamie Oliver.
Inside the Essex bungalow with 9-acre plot on the market for £1.2m
Four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Peldon, Essex, on 9-acre plot. Ideal for family living, equestrian use or business ventures.
Holiday park in Essex getting 'Bear Grylls escape rooms' and more in £5m makeover
The site is currently getting a major revamp and will reopen next month with a new sports bar called Hat-Tricks, and new indoor and outdoor activities.
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