Essex's new High Sheriff follows eight ancestors in one of the country's oldest roles
Essex’s new High Sheriff follows into the footsteps of her ancestors as she vows to support those making a difference.
Essex trains hit with CHAOS on major routes including London Liverpool Street
Travel chaos has ensued after overhead wire problems between Shenfield and Chelmsford blocked the line towards Colchester.
Manhunt for wrongly freed sex offender cost Essex and Met Police over £150,000
A manhunt for a wrongly freed prisoner involved in protests cost Essex and Metropolitan police a combined £152,738.
Business and career opportunities with Essex offshore wind boom
HUGE opportunities for Essex businesses and a growing workforce in the offshore wind industry were outlined at an event showcasing the pioneering sector.
Fraudster who made more than £86,000 selling fake Rolex watches jailed
A fraudster who scammed people out of thousands of pounds selling fake Rolex watches on eBay has been jailed.
Essex Police officer faces claim he failed drugs test while on duty
An Essex Police officer faces a gross misconduct hearing after testing positive for cocaine while on duty, he will appear before a misconduct panel on April 17.
Major rail disruption as ALL Essex routes face delays or cancellations
A signalling fault has caused severe disruption to Greater Anglia train services across Essex, London and Suffolk.
Serving Essex police officer cleared of assault charge but remains suspended
A serving Essex Police officer who was charged with assault has had the case against him dropped
Severe delays on M25 near Dartford Crossing amid protest concerns
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to reports of a broken down vehicle.
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.
Could Essex see hosepipe ban as reservoirs below normal?
Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.
Iconic 90s star announced as final headline act for Castle Park festival
ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.
Pub on picturesque Essex island named among UK's 'cosiest'
An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.
Police speak out after claims of Essex car break-in being linked to asylum seeker
Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.
Police plan in place as fuel protests planned TODAY at Dartford Crossing and M25
Essex Police says a plan is in place as fuel protests are planned at the Dartford Crossing and M25 today.
How to see some of the world's largest passenger planes over Essex
Essex offers some of the most varied and accessible plane-spotting in England with Stansted, Southend and RAF airstrips on the doorstep.
How a viral Essex TikToker got Madonna's hit back into UK charts
A viral TikTok video by influencer Gymskin from Essex has sent a pop classic back into the UK top 20 charts.
Massive UK pet store chain looking to expand across Essex
A UK pet store chain is planning to expand across Essex.
Essex police officer cleared at court after crash in marked police car
A police officer has been cleared after being charged with driving without due care and attention at Chelmsford Magistrates Court.
Reports of severe delays on major route just off A12
There are reports of long delays and queueing traffic on the A130 leading up to the A12 near Chelmsford.
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