End date for Witham road works announced as new works loom
Motorists in the town have been left frustrated when The Avenue was closed for ageing gas pipes to be replaced.
Braintree leisure centre reports ongoing hot water issues
Warm water issues continue at a leisure centre in Braintree, as centre bosses speak of “long-term issues”.
Essex councillor kicked off Big Brother after 'repeated unacceptable language'
Essex's George Gilbert has been removed from the Big Brother house, ITV has confirmed.
Watch footage as brave Essex Police officer chases down domestic abuser
The arrest, which took place in August, was part of a meticulously planned operation led by the force’s specialist Operational Support Group.
Two Essex men banned from owning dogs after being caught pursuing hares
Billy Lee, 25, and Tony Cooper, 23, were spotted by members of the public on a Sunday morning in a field near Broxted in October 2023.
3 Essex Asian restaurants named among UK's best at prestigious 'Curry Oscars'
Three Essex venues have taken home top honours at the glittering ceremony of the prestigious Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards 2025.
Love Island star Georgia Harrison to be honoured at Windsor Castle
Reality TV star Georgia Harrison will be honoured at Windsor Castle on Wednesday as she is made a MBE.
Greater Anglia Trains on three major routes disrupted due to englineering works
Engineering works scheduled to complete overnight took longer than expected forcing the closure of lines between Romford and Maryland.
A12 London-bound blocked causing heavy traffic delays
A broken down vehicle is blocking one lane on the London-bound A12 prior to J18 for the A414 at Sandon, causing significant tailbacks.
Conservatives facing backlash over misspelling 'Britain' on promotional chocolate
The Conservative Party are facing criticism after misspelling Britain on one of their promotional chocolate bars at the party conference.
Essex chip shop named among top 20 in the UK at national awards
Judges for the 2026 Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year title have narrowed the choices down to the top 20 in the UK.
Tonight is your chance to see planet Saturn shining next to a Harvest Supermoon
STAR gazers are set to be treated to sightings of a Harvest Supermoon again tonight, with planet Saturn shining next to it.
Driver of stolen vehicle takes officers on car chase along major Essex road
THE driver of a stolen vehicle took police on a car chase on a major Essex road before being arrested.
Essex Police urge drivers to check car tyres as part of October safety campaign
ESSEX Police are urging the county's drivers to check their tires in support of a Tyre Safety Month campaign this October.
Braintree councillors urge households to check CCTV following armed robberies
RESIDENTS are being urged to check their CCTV footage following two armed robberies in Braintree.
Essex Big Brother contestant issued warning for 'unacceptable language and behaviour'
AN Essex parish councillor and Big Brother contestant has been issued a warning by the show "regarding unacceptable language and behaviour".
Mischievous moggy rescued from bridge above busy Essex road
Crews from Ingatestone were called to the A12, where moggy Max had gotten stuck above a bridge pillar.
Parents call for more compassion as Essex cricketer awarded George Medal
The 19-year-old Grace O’Malley-Kumar intervened when her friend Barnaby Webber, also 19, was attacked while they walked home from a night out in 2023 in Nottingham.
Over-50s invited to share their sporting memories at Witham Leisure Centre
Witham Leisure Centre is inviting people over 50 to share their sporting memories at a weekly club.
Essex country club submits plans for air dome to allow use of tennis court in winter
A COUNTRY club near Colchester has submitted plans for an air dome to allow use of the site's tennis court throughout the winter.
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