Three men charged after drugs, cash and firearms seized following Colchester raids
TWO Colchester men and a man from Witham have been charged with intent to supply Class A drugs.
New Essex festival with star-studded lineup offering 'great initiative' for charities
THE organisers of an inaugural Essex festival which will see many famous faces perform across a string of dates are appealing for charity sponsors.
Tax policy changes 'major threat to family-owned businesses' says MP Priti Patel
Priti Patel, MP for Witham, has raised concerns over the impact of the Labour Government’s budget on family-run businesses.
Drivers warned not to hand over details in new ‘crash for cash’ scam in Essex
Motorists are being urged by a fraud-fighting body not to be pressured by “crash for cash” scammers into handing over unnecessary details following an accident
Wanted: Officers looking for two men in connection with Chelmsford car theft
POLICE are looking for two men in connection with a car theft in Chelmsford.
Essex town with 'rich culture' crowned the best place to live in the UK for 2025
The “genteel” market town of Saffron Walden tops the list of 72 locations chosen by The Sunday Times. Here's why it got the crown for 2025.
Game-changing 'total triage' system will improve 8am GP scramble in Essex
The majority of surgeries in this area have already adopted the "total triage" system.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from March 21 to 23 on the A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Braintree Town FC asks school kids to get creative and design new mascot
A football club is launching a competition involving schoolchildren to design its new mascot.
Camera Club members share stunning snaps of mid Essex's natural world
A particular favourite subject to take pictures of was the new Egyptian goose family in Marks Hall.
Drivers warned not to hand over details in new ‘crash for cash’ scam in Essex
Motorists are being urged by a fraud-fighting body not to be pressured by “crash for cash” scammers into handing over unnecessary details following an accident
This Essex restaurant which has been closed since January reopens tomorrow
A POPULAR chain restaurant which has had one of its Essex branches shut for months to implement a big upgrade will finally reopen its doors tomorrow.
Essex independent bookshop and young bookseller in running for national awards
A charming bookshop in a historic high street and one of its booksellers are in the running for national awards.
Strangers who performed CPR to save life of woman thanked by ambulance service
Bystanders who rushed to the aid of a woman having a cardiac arrest in Braintree town centre last weekend have been thanked by the ambulance service.
5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
Pilots of mystery balloon seen high above Essex reveal their astonishing journey
Yesterday afternoon a balloon was seen floating high over Essex, with many wondering the story behind it.
Road partially blocked following oil spillage on section of A131
AN oil spillage is causing traffic delays as a mid Essex road is partially blocked.
Theatre in Braintree awarded Tesco grant to support ongoing transformation works
The Institute, a Grade II listed theatre in Braintree, has been given £1,500 from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.
91-year-old football fan has dream fulfilled as she watches first women's match
Doris Bacon, 91, from Colchester has loved football since she was five years old, playing in the street with friends.
Over 300 people arrested in Essex for 'for suspected shoplifting' in 2025 so far
So far this year, police have arrested 304 people for suspected shoplifting, resulting in 582 counts of theft and 25 cases of retail staff assault.
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