This Is Total Essex

An investigation into the train crash is still ongoing

It's a great place for family get-togethers and fun days out

Locals say a hooded white monk haunts St Osyth’s Priory on one October night when the boundary between past and present thins

It's great for a day out exploring with plenty of opportunities to climb trees or see dens

Drivers who mount the kerb o park their cars could soon be targeted by parking inspectors

The primary school has made a huge turn around since its last inspection

Essex could be split into three regions as part of a huge shakeup of local government in Essex, which will see all the current councils scrapped

The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing this year. Here's everything you need to know about the TV personality

She took to socials to share her experience

He's been jailed for 17 years but police are asking victims to come forward

'It's undergone plenty of changes - but it remains a fantastic place to live and grow up'

Some say it has 'gone downhill' - others say it's a 'great' city to live in

She has been confirmed as one of the stars of a major US Netflix show, alongside a Selling Sunset star

There are different roadworks going on this weekend

“It’s about bringing everyone together regardless of faith, colour, creed or political allegiances"

The Judge described him as being "deeply and fundamentally selfish"

The area has an unusual history too

It is a 'priceless' local landmark which saw the likes of The Bay City Rollers perform in the 60s

Stacey Solomon has opened up about the challenges of raising a blended family, admitting that the "logistics" are the hardest part of co-parenting with her ex Dean Cox

'They're such good quality for the price'