Watchdog slams 'inhumane' prison restraints after sex offender's death
An official report has revealed the natural causes behind the death of an elderly sex offender who died while serving a sentence at Chelmsford Prison.
Budget airliner announces Stansted Airport flights to island destination
Jet2 has announced it will be launching flights from Stansted Airport to Jersey from summer 2027.
County council did tell staff 'to not promote Pride' on social media, councillor says
Essex County Council held its latest full meeting on July 14.
Colchester Zoo welcomes rare new arrivals for first time since 2008
Colchester Zoo has announced the arrival of fennec fox kits which were born in June.
Watch: Henry Nowak's killer tells mum to 'take this' before hiding murder weapon
Newly released footage shows Vickrum Digwa tell his mother, Kiran Kaur, to remove the knife he used to murder Henry Nowak.
Essex library forced to close after person 'defecated in several places'
Brentwood Library has been forced to close early after a person allegedly "defecated in several places."
Gold medallist sprinter denies involvement in 'crypto fraud' at Essex court
Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah has denied involvement in an alleged cryptocurrency fraud at Chelmsford Crown Court today.
Beach tragedy prompts call for action in close-knit community
Essex Fire and Rescue Service has praised the "incredible" community spirit shown in Mersea in the days after a mother and daughter died trying to save a boy.
Racing set to return 'as soon as possible' to popular Essex course
Racing could soon return to Chelmsford City Racecourse, after an agreement was struck long after it was refused a licence.
Closure date announced for five Beefeater restaurants across Essex
A closure date has been confirmed for five Beefeater restaurants across Essex in a letter to customers.
New data suggests 75 per cent of bets on Clacton election back Binface
Clacton by-election punters are overwhelmingly backing Count Binface to cause a shock upset, despite Reform UK remaining clear favourites.
Appeal issued as Essex and Suffolk Water 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban
Customers in Essex are being urged to reduce water use to avoid a hosepipe ban in Essex.
'Risk to life' heat health warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to climb
The UKHSA have issued a yellow heat health alert for Essex as temperatures are set to climb to 29C today and Saturday.
Driver caught with wraps of cocaine in underwear tasered after trying to flee
A night-time police operation has resulted in more than two dozen arrests with one man tasered,
Tribute paid to former rugby player and long-serving Essex club president
The long-serving 'stalwart' president of Chelmsford Rugby Club has sadly passed away.
Residents evacuated after fourth-floor blaze at Essex tower block
Residents were forced to evacuate their homes yesterday after a fire broke out at a Endeavour House in Harlow.
Solar eclipse to be visible in Essex skies next month
A deep partial solar eclipse is set to be visible across Essex skies on August 12. Here is all you need to know.
Police update after mother and daughter die in Mersea beach tragedy
Essex Police have now confirmed the two people who died after tragic incident in Mersea, were a mother and daughter.
Two who died in Mersea beach tragedy named in reports
The woman and girl who died after an incident on Mersea Island have been named according to reports.
Teen still missing after a month as police launch fresh appeal
Police have launched a fresh appeal for a missing teenager from Colchester who has not been seen for over a month.
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