Home gutted by 'rapidly developing' fire as flames tear through room
Firefighters tackled a rapidly developing house fire that gutted a home in Hutton last night.
Police cordon off city centre park and urge public to avoid area after incident
Central Park in Chelmsford city centre was cordoned off following an incident.
Essex airport passengers warned of 6-hour queues at these 4 major holiday hotspots
The wider rollout of the EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) has led to major delays, with these four holiday hotspots among the worst affected.
When iconic RAF aircraft will soar over Essex for King's Birthday Flypast TODAY
The annual King's Birthday Flypast will take place today (Saturday, June 13) and is due to travel over parts of Essex.
Drug and alcohol charity boss named in King's Birthday Honours list
Sarah Wright, 63, of Alresford, has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2026 for her services to substance abuse treatment and is being given a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Essex charity busts five common myths and misconceptions around sexual violence
A specialist service has said Essex is in a ‘crisis’ of sexual violence – what are some myths and misconceptions?
Woman who's spent years reuniting people with WW2 relatives named in King's Honours
Sally Vincent, of Frinton, has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list for 2026 for her services to charity and is being given a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
REVEALED - The most booked Essex restaurants for last month
OpenTable have compiled a list of the ten most booked restaurants across the whole of Essex for the month of May.
Volunteer sports coach 'absolutely astonished' to be named in Royal Honours list
Kim Watson, 61, of Colchester, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to grassroots netball in East Anglia in the King's Birthday Honours.
Woman who helps others with rare tumour 'deeply honoured' to receive BEM
The King’s Birthday Honours list has been revealed for 2026 and Mersea resident Enola Wright has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the Insulinoma community.
Full list of Essex residents recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours
Michelle Ageymang and Dame Hellen Mirren are among the many Essex residents who are in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.
Two Essex postcodes win big in Postcode Lottery
Two Essex neighbourhoods have been revealed among the latest winners in the Postcode Lottery.
Huge Essex Police operation sees 29 arrests and dozens of vehicles seized
A major police operation has led to 29 arrests and the seizure of 36 vehicles in a major police operation.
Diversion route as major road CLOSED 'throughout evening' due to 'serious crash'
Drivers into Essex are being urged to follow a diversion route after a major motorway closure on the M11 southbound.
Government to terminate contract for Essex asylum hotel
The contract for an asylum hotel in Epping has been terminated following months of controversy around its use.
Essex restaurant awarded 'best' just ten months after opening
A restaurant has been named Best New Business just 10 months after opening its doors to Chelmsford customers
How to see one of the worlds largest ships in Essex this weekend
One of the world’s largest container ships is set to dock in Essex this weekend at London Gateway Port.
Sunny weekend in store as Essex prepares for hot temperatures
The Met Office and BBC Weather has forecast a bright and sunny weekend for most of Essex this weekend after weeks of rainfall.
Essex kebab firm fined £500k for selling lower-grade meat as lamb
An Essex-based kebab manufacturer has been fined after products labelled as lamb were found to contain little or none.
MILES of queues on A12 as crash causes chaos
A major Essex route is facing disruption this afternoon following a reported crash on the A12 near Shenfield.
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