Major crash on M25 involving 'at least seven' vehicles in Essex
A crash involving "at least seven" vehicles has been reported on the M25 in Essex with all traffic stopped.
Poppy Appeal man who collected for 7 decades is remembered this November
A much-loved man who collected for the Poppy Appeal for seven decades is also being remembered this November.
Most notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks
We have put together some of the most notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.
McDonald's spokesperson reveals opening period for new branch near the A12
The McDonald's is under construction in Gershwin Boulevard, Witham, after plans were agreed last November.
Christmas window competition returns to brighten up Braintree high streets
Braintree businesses will be getting in the Christmas spirit for a festive window competition.
Man completes 83-mile walk for charity after wife was diagnosed with brain tumour
A MAN originally from Colchester has embarked on a huge challenge, walking more than 80 miles to raise funds for charity after his wife battled a brain tumour.
Pretty Essex village with 'gourmet pubs' named one of UK's best places to live
Stock has been included in Muddy Stilettos' Best Places to Live series, and here is why.
'Warm' and 'unique' Essex pub named one of the UK's best places for Sunday roast
Publisher Muddy Stilettos has rounded up its picks for the best Sunday roasts across the UK, with this spot in Essex being picked out.
Identity of lost Essex war hero uncovered in time for Remembrance Sunday
THE lost identity of a war hero from a historic Essex borough who was killed in WWI has been uncovered in time for Remembrance Sunday.
In the dock: Five cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court
Here are the latest cases heard at Colchester and Chelmsford magistrates courts.
Take a look back at the Essex locations featured in major film and TV shows
The county of Essex has featured in its fair share of popular pieces of media, from vintage sit-coms to historic documentaries.
Traffic held on M11 near Stansted as fire crews tackle car blaze
Traffic is currently being held on the M11 as fire crews are tackling a car blaze near Stansted Airport.
Air ambulance attends multi-vehicle crash with M25 closed at Essex border
The M25 is closed at the Essex border with an air ambulance in attendance after a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Third killer convicted in major Essex murder investigation
A third killer has been convicted for the "brutal" murder of Robert Powell at a party in Roydon.
Police make 20 arrests and seize 16 vehicles in Essex-wide crackdown
A countywide crackdown by Essex Police saw 20 arrests and 16 vehicles seized in a major operation to tackle vehicle crime.
Residents says Essex village named most deprived in UK is actually 'so friendly'
Government statistics revealed recently that Jaywick has topped the deprivation list again, following previous reports in 2010, 2015, and 2019.
'Picturesque' village with less than 1,000 residents among best places to live in UK
The picturesque village of Bradwell-on-Sea has been named among the best places to live in the UK for 2026.
'Hidden gem' Essex farm shop and cafe that serves the 'best full English'
Fobbing Farm Shop can be found in the south of Essex, and is said to serve great food at its cafe, 53 Fobbing.
Farleigh Hospice invites families to remember loved ones with Light Up a Life appeal
Farleigh Hospice in Essex is inviting families to remember and celebrate loved ones through its annual Light Up a Life appeal.
Man who sexually assaulted woman he met on Tinder sentenced to unpaid work
A MAN convicted of sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder wrote a letter before he was sentenced to apologise for the distress he caused her.
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