Lifeboat volunteer completes walk around Mersea Island in full kit for charity
A lifeboat volunteer has walked the entirety of Mersea Island raising more than £1,800 for the RNLI in just over six hours.
Essex Police issue crucial tips to protect and recover your bike this summer
Bike thefts have been at an all time high in Essex. Hence, to help keep your bike safe, officers are reminding the public of some key security measures.
Crowds gather to see Red Arrows soar across Essex for King’s birthday flypast
As part of the Trooping the Colour celebrations in London, aircrafts taking part in the ceremonial flypast roared over Essex enroute to the capital.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 17 new firefighters
The new recruits will be working to make the county safer.
Here are the dog breeds you cannot legally keep
You cannot sell a banned dog, abandon it, give it away or breed it.
Top detective who led policing in south Essex awarded King's Police Medal
Kevin Baldwin, former Temporary Assistant Chief Constable of Essex Police, retired in July 2024 after a remarkable 31-year policing career.
Everything to know on Soccer Aid 2025 including how to watch and the squads
Wayne Rooney, Maisie Adam, Leonardo Bonucci and Angry Ginge will be taking part in Soccer Aid 2025 but when will it be on?
New diagnostic centre in Braintree reaches milestone after completion of steel frame
The Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre is being built at Braintree Community Hospital.
Essex island that is county's 'best-kept secret' named among the best in Britain
The Telegraph has pulled together and ranked the best islands in Britain, and here is why Mersea Island made the list.
Darts player who has appeared in most ranked finals to receive an OBE
Deta Hedman, a darts player who now lives in Witham will receive an OBE in this years Kings Honours for services to darts and her charity work.
Published authors to host event to inspire next generation of writers in Braintree
TG Trouper and Carley-Ann Osborn will host the event in Braintree.
'Think before you press send': Warning after rise in 'sextortion' cases in Essex
In just one year, there was a 19 per cent increase in sextortion cases reported in the UK
Town High Street collision causing delays in both directions
Traffic is building after a crash in a town high street.
Man arrested and dog seized after reports of animal abuse in town centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in Braintree.
Porsche owners warned to 'stay alert' after increase in targeted thefts in Essex
Porsche owners have been warned to stay alert after an increase of targeted thefts in north Essex, officers said.
Amber weather warning issued ahead of thunderstorms across Essex
An amber weather warning has been issued for Essex by the Met Office ahead of severe thunderstorms.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from June 13 to 15 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Essex's Writtle College receives 'good' rating in all areas after Ofsted inspection
Writtle College has been praised in its first Ofsted inspection since joining Anglia Ruskin University.
Revealed: How much Essex Police paid informants in five years
Essex Police has confirmed it paid a median average of £349,400 to informants over five years.
Essex actor Laurence Fox to face trial in 2027 over upskirting photo allegations
Laurence Fox could face trial in two years’ time over allegations he shared a compromising photo of a TV star on social media.
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