New cast for BBC's Celebrity Traitors includes huge stars with Essex links
Several familiar faces with links to Essex feature in the star-studded line-up for the new series of the BBC hit Celebrity Traitors.
Tech giant to open fully refurbished store at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Apple is opening a new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre this weekend.
Essex council leader claims victory as government scraps shake-up
The Essex County Council leader said it has “succeeded in curtailing the Government's plans” with its legal challenge against local government reorganisation.
Essex student to step into the tent for this years Great British Bake Off
Essex student Moyin joins 12 amateur bakers in The Great British Bake Off series 17, with Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson, starting September 22 on Channel 4.
Hour-by-hour forecast as Essex set for 16 HOURS of rain from tonight
Essex could be set for 16 hours of rain from tonight, according to forecasts from the Met Office.
Air ambulance callouts rise 21 per cent as charity appeals for support
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance reports a 21% rise in emergency callouts, urging donations and volunteers during Air Ambulance Week, September 7-13.
Essex council leaders rage at local government reform ‘farce’ as plans scrapped
Essex council leaders criticise the Government after plans for five new unitary authorities were paused, with Colchester, Maldon and Braintree voicing concerns
Essex Police hit significant milestone using facial recognition technology
Essex Police are celebrating hitting 200 arrests made using of live facial recognition technology to aid investigations and arrests.
Major bank reverses decision with new rule in place for customers
Lloyds has reversed its decision to end cheque deposits at Post Office branches.
Year 11 pupil allegedly brandished knife in school corridor on first day of term
A year 11 pupil at Colchester Academy is alleged to have brandished a knife on the first day of term.
Woman given three-year ban from south Essex shopping centre following thefts
London woman Latoyah Williams banned from Lakeside Shopping Centre for three years by Chelmsford Crown Court on September 4 after 11 shop theft convictions.
The 10 most booked restaurants across Essex in September revealed
OpenTable have revealed the most booked restaurants in September 2026 across the whole of Essex.
High street giant confirms future of nearly 700 stores
Nationwide has confirmed the future of nearly 700 UK stores, with the bank committing to all stores staying open.
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance calls for support after rise in call-outs
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is calling for public support after a 21 per cent rise in emergency callouts.
Plans to replace Essex councils with new authorities SCRAPPED
Plans to axe all Essex councils and replace them with five new ones have been scrapped following new legal advice.
One lane closed on major route near Essex airport causing heavy delays
Drivers are beginning to queue on the M11 northbound after one lane was forced to close, near Stansted Airport, due to a broken down vehicle.
Busy McDonald's applies for restaurant to become 24/7
McDonald's has applied for one of its Essex restaurants in Harlow alongside the M11 to be open 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.
Essex firefighters thank public for support after record summer of wildfires
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has thanked the public for their support after battling an unprecedented number of wildfires this summer.
Body exhumed from burial ground after Essex Police report 'unexplained death'
A body has been exhumed from a burial ground as part of an onging investigation after Essex Police received information about a death.
Jobs in Essex could be at risk as luxury car manufacturer axes 4,000 roles
Jaguar Land Rover has announced more than 4,000 jobs are to be axed as part of plans to slash cost-cutting by £1.7bn.
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