Rethink Mental Illness group receives support for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Art group Rethink Mental Illness which supports people with mental illnesses received support from George Yard Shopping Centre for Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Mum part of revenge stabbing was freed from jail five months in to 45-month term
Bibi Stone, 40, was sentenced alongside boyfriend Alex Potter, 34, in January last year after they stabbed Lee Jackson in his city centre flat.
Man from Essex village cleared of rape and false imprisonment charges
In October 2024, Carter Adams had been arrested and charged following reports and an investigation by Essex Police.
Cosmetic tattooist loves offering free nipple and hair tattoos to cancer patients
A cosmetic tattoo artist has said it is “so rewarding” to offer free nipple and hair tattoos to people with illnesses.
Man in court for death by dangerous driving after A12 crash near Kelvedon
A young man will appear in Chelmsford Crown Court for charges of causing death by dangerous driving on the A12.
Worst offending streets in Essex generate over £570K in PCNs within 12 months
Newly obtained data has revealed the county's worst roads for fines and penalty charges, generating an income of more than £570,000 in one year.
Family-run Essex chippy in top 10 looking to be crowned UK's best at national awards
The National Fish and Chip Awards will take place today with a spot in Essex looking to win the 2026 Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year title.
Train cancellations and delays after van strikes barrier
Train delays and cancellations on Greater Anglia and Stansted Express after a van hit Enfield Lock level crossing.
Epstein Files: Ex-Essex tractor plant boss referred to paedophile as 'master'
Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, then a boss at CNH UK Ltd, which ran the Basildon New Holland tractor plant, appears hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.
Anger as Braintree sewage overflow lasts more than two weeks
Anglian Water faces criticism after a 15-day sewage overflow in Bocking polluted the River Blackwater.
Did you know these 10 celebrities were from Essex? Some might surprise you
Essex is home to some of the nation’s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.
Braintree gardens flooded with water up after main burst
Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.
Residents share they 'absolutely' love living in historic Roman city in Essex
From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there’s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.
Share your obits, wedding, births and anniversaries in new look Gazette
Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing readers’ announcements across five key areas
The Old Flitch Line folk song celebrates railway route from Witham to Braintree
The Flitch Line from Witham to Braintree now has its own song and accompanying music video.
Two primary schools evacuated almost 1,000 pupils due to burst water main
At about 11.40am, a water main burst at the edge of St Michael’s Primary School’s premises in Maple Avenue, Braintree.
Essex Police thank volunteers from the Rayne Community Speed Watch and join in
The force said it is a great example of the community and police working together to improve road safety.
Wanted men arrested as officers prevent cannabis farm in Essex
Three men have been arrested by Essex Police after officers prevented a potentially large-scale cannabis farm in Colchester.
LIVE: Braintree primary schools evacuated after water main burst
Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on St Michael's primary school, which has been evacuated due to a burst water main.
Braintree primary school evacuated and forced to shut due to burst water main
St Michael's primary school has been evacuated after a water main burst, with the site unsure when it will re-open.
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