Essex Police officer handed final written warning over off-duty misconduct
An Essex police officer has been issued a final written warning after a misconduct hearing over inappropriate behaviour while off duty.
Diversion route revealed as A12 expected to be closed for 'rest of the day'
A diversion route has been issued to help drivers stuck on the A12 after the road was closed in Colchester following a 'serious' crash.
Essex radio show that falsely broadcast the King's death breached Ofcom rules
Radio Caroline in Essex has been found to have breached Ofcom rules after accidentally broadcasting the death of King Charles III.
Recap as A12 closed in both directions after two-vehicle crash
Hello and welcome to our live blog - Halle here. With this blog we will be keeping you updated on the A12, near the Colchester United Football ground, which is closed in both ways following a two-vehicle crash. Please email halle.groves@newsquest.co.uk with information. Thank you for joining us.
A12 CLOSED in both directions as air ambulance called to 'serious' crash
A crash between a lorry and a car has left the A12 blocked in both directions near the Colchester United Football Ground.
Pilot draws giant eight-mile bin in sky above Clacton ahead of by-election
A giant bin has appeared in the sky above Clacton after a pilot traced the unusual shape during a flight ahead of Thursday’s by-election.
Met Office could issue rare extreme weather alert as highs of 36C to hit Essex
Essex is set to swelter under soaring temperatures this week as forecasters warn a rare red heat alert could soon be issued.
Passengers facing severe disruption on rail services between Essex and London
Passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing disruption this morning due to a broken-down train at Gidea Park station.
Urgent search launched to find missing man in Essex
Missing man, Timothy Roughton has now been found.
Drivers face disruption as 15-mile stretch of A12 to close from TODAY
A major overnight closure affecting a 15-mile stretch of the A12 comes into force today, with disruption expected for up to two months.
Essex set to sizzle as temperatures expected to soar into mid-30s
A surge of summer heat is set to sweep across Essex this week, with towns bracing for temperatures climbing into the mid-30s by Friday.
Best places to see solar eclipse in Essex this week as rare event darkens skies
On Wednesday (August 12), the celestial event will see around 90 to 96% of the Sun obscured by the Moon as it passes between the Earth and the Sun.
Aldi makes change at six supermarkets across Essex in new cost-saving trial
Six Aldi stores across Essex are closing an hour earlier as part of a cost-saving trial.
I tried a £90 seafood boil - and I can't wait to go back
I tried my first seafood boil dish at XO The Greek in Clacton-on-Sea - and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.
Police officer named as man who died in Essex railway station incident
A serving transport police officer has died after an incident at an Essex station.
Youngsters raise the alarm amid blaze at beloved country park
A group of quick-thinking youngsters has been praised for raising the alarm during a blaze at a Brentwood country park.
Cats Protection in Essex looking to re-home these five adorable cats
Cats Protection are looking for homes to take in these five adorable cats who are under care at their Essex branches. Can you help?
Final days for pub brands with 10 Essex restaurants as nearly 4,000 jobs lost
Pub brands with ten restaurants across Essex are in their final days as near 4,000 jobs have been lost.
Family-friendly Essex beach hidden away that locals say is like 'being in Spain'
Located in Harwich in Essex, Dovercourt Beach is an often-overlooked area, labelled a hidden gem.
Major update issued as fire service leave scene of devastating 'explosion'
Essex Fire Service have left the scene of a devastating industrial fire that led to 20 firefighters being taken to hospital.
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