Car fire causing severe delays on major route minutes from previous closure
A major Essex road is facing severe delays after a car caught fire, with motorists facing long delays on the route.
Poundland to return to shopping centre as first new store since £1 takeover
Poundland is set to return to Lakeside as the chain's first new store in two years.
Insect that was extinct in Britain spotted in Essex for first time in almost 20 years
An extremely rare insect has been spotted for the first time in nearly two decades at an Essex Wildlife Trust site.
Update on major road closure 'for several hours' after crash and fuel spill
A major route has partially re-opened following a crash and fuel spill near Rettendon.
Delays of over TWO HOURS as major road expected to be closed for most of the day
The A130 has been closed near Rettendon and the A12 after a large fuel spillage following a crash. Essex Police and fire are at the scene.
Inside the house in majorly sought after area reduced by £200k
A five-bedroom former schoolhouse in one of Colchester’s most sought-after areas has had £200,000 cut from its asking price since it was first listed for sale.
Thunderstorms and torrential downpours forecast to hit Essex TODAY
Essex could see heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms later today as unsettled conditions move across the region, according to the BBC and Met Office.
Major Essex road BLOCKED due to crash
Traffic is slow and the A130 northbound is blocked following a crash between Rettendon and the A12 at Howe Green.
Incredible photo shows Milky Way over historic Essex landmark
An incredible photograph of the Milky Way rising above Brightlingsea’s iconic Bateman’s Tower has been captured by Essex astrophotographer, Jon Allard.
Severe delays as A12 partially blocked amid morning rush hour
Drivers are facing severe delays on the A12 due to an obstruction on the road near Boreham.
Iconic British brand to close website TONIGHT as Essex outlet store at risk
An iconic British brand is set to close its website at midnight tonight with all of its stores at risk of closure, according to reports.
People warned to 'do not approach' absconded prisoner who has links to Essex
Police are continuing to search for a 37-year-old man who is unlawfully at large from Ford prison and may have links to Essex, London and Kent.
GCSE results day 2026: Live updates from schools across Essex
We'll bring you live coverage throughout the day as students across Essex pick up their GCSE results
Major retailer opening THIS WEEKEND at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Lakeside Shopping Centre has announced major jewellery retailer Ernest Jones will be opening this weekend.
A12 CLOSED after crash causing severe delays for drivers
A section of the A12 is closed near Boreham after a crash, causing severe delays for drivers.
Man jailed after £50k and 'wide selection of drugs' found at flat
A man has been jailed for more than three years after £50,000 and drugs were found in his Chelmsford flat.
Man trying to free bird saved in emergency rescue mission
Firefighters have rescued a man who was stuck in the mud in Pitsea who was trying to save a bird.
Man knocked unconscious in serious assault outside bar
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious in an assault outside a bar in Maldon.
High street giant which had number of Essex stores collapsed owing £46M
Major retailer, M&Co collapsed into administration owing £46million after closing all stores in 2023, with 1,800 jobs lost.
Two men sentenced following violent disorder outside Essex asylum hotel
Two more men have been jailed for their roles in protests that erupted in Epping last year following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court
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