Schools in mid Essex to team up with dentists in fight against child tooth decay
Tooth decay has been branded as the number one reason children aged between five to nine are admitted to hospitals in the area.
More than 250 reports of 'nuisance vehicles' so far this year, Essex Police say
Police confirmed there have been more than 250 reports of “nuisance” vehicles so far in 2025.
Former PC committed gross misconduct 'inappropriately' touching female officer
A former Essex Police officer was found to have committed gross misconduct after “inappropriately” touching a female officer.
Braintree Athletics Club secures new sponsorship deal to purchase new javelins
Dandara’s latest development, Towerlands Park, is just under two miles from the Braintree Track.
The Essex museum café with a 'vintage vibe' named one of the best in Britain
A list by The Guardian has outlined Britain's best museum cafés with a popular spot in north Essex being highlighted.
West Ham star reunites with air ambulance crew who 'saved his leg' after Essex crash
The reunion was filmed by the BBC for their Morning Live show and is set to be aired on April 7.
Essex motorway described as 'road to hell' named the worst in the UK
The M25 has been named the UKs worst motorway according a new poll of AA members. Here is why it topped the list of the country's most hated.
'Rarest of rare' bird of prey spotted flying over south Essex island
A rare male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey, stunned birdwatchers at Wallasea Island in Essex
Last chance for Essex residents to have their say on major devolution plans
This week is the last chance for residents across Essex to have their say on the proposed devolution plans, with the consultation finishing.
Plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street station into 'landmark gateway' submitted
Network Rail Property has applied to redevelop Britain's busiest station, which currently serves 118 million passengers a year
A12 at standstill due to four car crash near Colchester with 'all lanes stopped'
The A12 is at a standstill due to a crash involving four cars near J22 (Witham North) with congestion trailing back to J24 (Kelvedon North).
Firefighters called to car half alight on busy Braintree road
Emergency services were called to a car on fire on a busy road between Braintree and Great Notley.
Council says national housing targets are 'tougher' as Local Plan Review begins
A council says national housing targets are “tougher” as it reviews its Local Plan amid fears developments are “swamping” the area.
Domestic abuser who struck mother of his child given ten year restraining order
A domestic abuser who struck the mother of his child and threatened to slit her throat has been given a 19-month suspended sentence.
North and mid Essex councils react after top earners make 'Town Hall Rich List'
THREE separate councils across north and mid Essex have reacted after having several staff earning more than £100,00 a year mentioned in a new report by the Taxpayers Alliance.
Work to install almost 1,000 solar panels at Essex leisure centre completed
A project to install 983 solar panels and LED lighting at a leisure centre has been completed ahead of schedule.
Essex pirate radio DJs 'living the dream' as they celebrate 61st anniversary
Pirate radio DJs celebrated their 61st anniversary with a weekend of live broadcasting from their historic floating studios.
Four motorbikes seized and two people arrested after 'dangerous riding' reports
Four motorbikes have been seized by Essex Police with two people arrested after reports of dangerous riding near Stansted Airport.
Police looking for missing 16-year-old Laken Watson
Essex Police is looking for 16-year-old Laken Watson who is missing form the Highwoods area of Colchester.
Casting call seeks children for 'huge projects' at Warner Bros. Studios
A casting call has been sent out for children aged between nine and 14 to work as extras on "huge projects" in the Leavesden area.
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