Migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu freed from Essex prison deported to Ethiopia
Hadush Kebatu has arrived in his home country after being deported from the UK with no right to return, the Home Office has confirmed.
Disruption is expected until further notice: Faulty signal causes rail delays
Greater Anglia informed customers about a fault as services are running at reduced speed towards Stratford and Liverpool Street.
Braintree shopping centre celebrates Halloween and half-term adventure trail
A shopping centre in Braintree was transformed into a spooky spectacle last weekend for a special Halloween treat.
Essex pub with 'olde world charm' and 'fantastic' food named in Britain's top 20
The Good Food Guide has published its inaugural list of the 100 Best Pubs in Britain.
Colchester's Adam Fox is Labour's candidate for 2026 Greater Essex Mayoral Election
“I want to thank every member across our county who took part in the process and put their trust in me — it means a great deal.
A12 London bound: Road shut causing severe traffic delays
Traffic is being held after a lane has been shut on the A12 due to a multi-vehicle crash
Giant inflatable obstacle course at swimming pool for special half term session
A giant inflatable obstacle course is coming to a swimming pool in Braintree for one day this half-term.
Priti Patel backs villagers against controversial housing scheme
Villagers fighting against a controversial housing scheme in Goldhanger have received support from Witham MP Priti Patel.
Housebuilder donates cowslips to Braintree primary school for Essex Day
John Bunyan Primary School in Braintree received 30 donated cowslip flower plugs from housebuilder Dandara to celebrate Essex Day.
A12 London-bound: Road shut after multi-vehicle crash near Essex commuter town
All lanes are closed on the A12 London-bound between Junction 18 at Sandon and Junction 17 at Howe Green.
A12 Northbund: One lane closed due to broken down car causing huge traffic delay
One lane is closed on the A12 northbound between Junction 21 (Witham South) and Junction 22 (Witham North) while recovery work takes place.
CCTV appeal after 'outraging public decency' on X20 bus between Essex towns
Officers are investigating an incident of outraging public decency which occurred on an X20 bus at around 1.30pm on October 16.
Gritters including 'Ctrl Salt Delete' and 'Dermot Snow Cleary' return to Essex roads
Essex Highways has launched its winter gritting service, with gritters including Dermot Snow Cleary, Gritney Spears and Ctrl Salt Delete.
Witham and Maldon MPs join fight to protect health services
Maldon MP John Whittingdale and Witham MP Priti Patel met with campaigners to discuss the future of St Peter's Hospital in Maldon.
Animal rescue near Braintree reopens after kennel cough saw site closed for 11 days
AN animal home near Braintree has reopened after a case of kennel cough saw the site temporarily closed for 11 days.
Jailed in Essex: The 13 individuals put behind bars during October
Offences involved drugs and violence, to engaging in sexual activity with a vulnerable patient of a mental health unit
Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed planes at Stansted Airport spared jail
The two planes they sprayed on June 20 last year belonged to an insurance firm and an investment group.
Probe to start into release of prisoner released 'in human error' from Essex prison
An independent inquiry into how a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from an Essex prison will look at how to prevent further “rising” releases in error, the Justice Secretary said.
'Parts of the A120 are turning into a memorial ground – something must be done'
Gavin Kennedy, 42, was riding his motorbike on the A120 near Bradwell in April when he was hit by another vehicle.
Resident who witnessed horrific accidents says A120 is an 'absolute nightmare'
A woman who lives on the doorstep of the A120 has witnessed horrific accidents feels the road has gotten “worse and worse”.
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