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Movie star dog fired for biting crew crowned world's most obedient canine
A Hollywood movie star dog who was fired for biting crew members has been crowned the world's most obedient canine thanks to his Essex trainer.
Engineering works set to impact train travel to Stansted over the weekend
Engineering works taking place over the weekend are set to cause disruption for passengers travelling to Stansted, Greater Anglia has confirmed.
Full breakdown of police officers dismissed in Essex since 2020/21
A full breakdown of the number of Essex Police officers who have been dismissed since 2020/21 compared with the rest of the UK.
Council's bid to block use of hotel to house asylum seekers to be heard at high court
Epping Forest Council are taking legal action against Somani Hotels, the owners of the Bell Hotel over their use of it to house asylum seekers.
Essex couple to reveal renovation on new episode of Location, Location, Location
The show follows presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer as they try to find the perfect home for a different set of buyers each week.
Pretty pink pumpkins pop up at Essex farm as it celebrates ten years
Foxes Farm Produce, in Halstead Road, Colchester, is celebrating ten years of its iconic pumpkin patch by making a dramatic change to its usual orange and white pumpkins.
Small boat migrant jailed for five years for threatening to kill Essex MP
A SMALL boat migrant who threatened to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on TikTok has been jailed for five years.
Stunning Essex home to appear on Britain's Most Expensive Houses on Channel 4
The Channel 4 documentary series, narrated by Don Warrington, follows estate agents showcasing stunning properties.
Cross-party MPs back plans for five unitary authorities in Greater Essex
A cross-party group of MPs is backing a proposal for five new unitary authorities in Greater Essex.
Funding opportunity now open to 'build safer communities' across Essex
The Essex Community Foundation (ECF) is inviting charities and voluntary groups to apply for community safety grants from the High Sheriff's Fund.
Big Brother contestant scandal: Braintree shoppers' reaction
Last week, Finchingfield resident and parish councillor George Gilbert was removed from the Big Brother house.
Essex primary school hosts world-class athlete and Gladiator for kids' workshop
Excited children at a primary school welcomed a famously fit Gladiator to promote resilience and health.
Essex widow thought husband's deadly brain tumour was just him being 'grumpy'
Mark Gurrey, from Chelmsford, Essex, died of glioblastoma, a type of cancer which affects the spinal cord and brain, in February last year.
Costa Coffee for a pound? Where to get cheap coffee for today only
Costa Coffee is available at Co-op stores for £1, with the deal only being available until the end of the day.
Essex Big Brother star breaks silence on exit and reveals why he was kicked out
Essex parish councillor George Gilbert has opened up on his experience in Big Brother and the comments that got him removed from the ITV show.
Drug using lorry driver using phone at the wheel who killed gran, 81, has been jailed
A lorry driver who was high on drugs and alcohol and on his phone has been jailed for killing an 81-year-old grandmother.
Trains running between Essex and London cancelled or delayed due to signalling fault
A signalling fault is affecting Greater Anglia services between Essex and London Liverpool Street.
Car experts have debunked common speed camera myths and reveal actual triggers
A motoring group, BigCarWantsYou.com has debunked myths around speeding and revealed what will actually trigger a traffic camera.
Fire service to build new training facility after uncertainty at Wethersfield site
The fire service has applied to build a new live fire training facility at its headquarters due to long-term uncertainty at its current site in Wethersfield.
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