When rain is forecast for Essex this week after FIFTH heatwave of summer
Rain is finally on the horizon for Essex after weeks of relentless heat this summer.
'Prolific' sex offender who targeted girls as young as four given 16 years
Nathan Behrens, 21, of Braintree, has been jailed for 16 years after admitting to eight child sexual offences.
Fire service update on major warehouse blaze after smoke seen 20 miles away
Firefighters will return to the scene of a major warehouse blaze to continue their work today (Monday, August 17).
Dozens of trains delayed or cancelled amid major disruption on Essex routes
A fault with the signalling system at Beaulieu Park has disrupted 50 train services in mid and north Essex.
Seven new deputy lieutenants appointed in Essex
Seven new deputy lieutenants have been appointed to represent the King in Essex.
Aerodrome issue update after pilot 'seriously injured' in plane crash
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has issued an update after the pilot of a small aircraft crashed during an air show.
Man found dead in wooded area near housing estate
A man has been found dead in a wooded area near the Greenstead estate in Colchester.
Pilot 'seriously injured' after plane crash at famous aerodrome
A pilot has been seriously injured after a crash at Stow Maries Aerodrome in Maldon during an air show.
Air ambulance responds to incident with road closed
An air ambulance has responded to an incident in Halstead near Petersfield's Lane after reports of a crash.
Famous aerodrome CLOSED after 'air incident' during show
Stow Maries Aerodrome has been closed to the public after a reported "air incident" during a show.
Driver wanted after fleeing scene of crash which shut major route
A driver who fled the scene of a crash which shut the A120 at Galleys Corner, Braintree, is wanted by police
Pictures show complete destruction of warehouse after huge blaze
Pictures have shown the complete destruction of a warehouse building in Harwich after a huge blaze.
Fire service update after 'complete collapse' of warehouse
A warehouse has completely collapsed the fire service have confirmed after a blaze in Harwich.
Terrified residents say flames were 'higher than flats' in warehouse blaze
Terrified residents watched on in horror as a warehouse was engulfed with flames.
Train disruption expected for 'at least a week' after derailment
Train services across Essex are expected to be disrupted for at least a week after a derailment near Wickford.
Warehouse up in flames as crews tackle huge blaze
A warehouse in Harwich is up in flames after a blaze started, with plumes of smoke in the sky.
Five cats with Cats Protection looking for their forever home in Essex
Cats Protection are looking to match five adorable cats with new loving owners in Essex.
Children saved from 'far more serious outcome' after rescue mission
Children in difficulty in the water have been saved by emergency services in the Southend sea after a rescue mission.
Disgraced reality TV star told police they 'can't catch him', courts hears
Disgraced reality TV star, Stephen Bear taunted police saying they "can't catch him" as he breached sex offender rules, a court has heard.
Drone shots capture huge fire which forced residents to evacuate homes
Drones pictures have shown the scale of a huge fire which broke out in Grays and forced residents to evacuate.
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