Drivers face diversion as busy A120 shuts for emergency repairs
Motorists are facing disruptions as a key road between Braintree and Colchester is shutting for emergency repairs.
Unresolved damp issue led to tenant sending housing association abusive emails
Darren MacDonald, 42, sent emails to housing association staff saying 'I know where you live' and 'You will get what's coming to you'.
Witham MP visits family-run business to learn about its recycling work
Witham MP Priti Patel visited Essex Reclamation to learn about their recycling and waste management work.
Two men charged after serious knife assault in Essex town
The victim received treatment for a serious injury which police have confirmed is thankfully no longer life-threatening.
Two suspects charged after man stabbed during serious assault in Essex city
TWO suspects have been charged after a man was stabbed and seriously injured during an assault in Essex.
Essex Police to conduct roadside vision screenings as part of nationwide scheme
ESSEX Police is teaming up with other forces for a nationwide safety initiative aiming to raise awareness of the legal eyesight standards.
Timeline of events after Essex hotel asylum seeker released from jail accidentally
The 38-year-old was found on Sunday by an alert member of the public, following his accidental release from prison on October 24.
Man taken to hospital by ambulance following A12 northbound crash
A MAN has been taken to Broomfield Hospital by ambulance following a crash on the A12.
Two-time BRIT Award winner announced as next headliner for Summer Series event
THE second headliner has been revealed for next year’s Colchester Castle Summer Series.
Popular department store in Braintree closes its doors after 34 years
A LONG serving department store has officially closed in Braintree after more than 30 years.
Missed appointments cost Essex NHS trusts more than £130M in five years
Missed appointments have cost Essex NHS trusts more than £130million in five years.
Doctors to go on five day strike causing hospital disruptions, including Essex
Resident doctors across England, including those at Colchester Hospital, will walk out for five consecutive days next month.
Security staff dismissed after Wethersfield Asylum Centre walkout
Security staff have been dismissed after a walkout at Wethersfield Asylum Centre, a union has said.
High Street due to close for 23 days among other north and mid Essex closures
The latest north and mid Essex road closures have been released for the coming weeks.
Take a look back at how Essex has celebrated Halloween through the years
From ghouls to zombies to pop culture icons, horror-lovers of the county have been dressing up for the celebration every year.
10 free and low-cost activities for families and children this half term
While some activities may require a parking fee, Essex has many nature spots and activity hubs for children to enjoy.
In pictures: First passengers use new Beaulieu Park Station
The first passengers have left Beaulieu Park Station, Essex’s first new station on a main railway line for more than 100 years.
New Beaulieu Park Station welcomes first trains with applause
The first trains have passed through the first new station on a main railway line in Essex for more than 100 years.
Historic Essex estate to be transformed into winter wonderland for Christmas fair
The event will take place at Braxted Park Estate, located between Witham and Tiptree, between November 14 and 16.
Full investigation to be carried out into prison release error of sex offender
A manhunt was conducted by specialist officers over the weekend after the accidental release of a convicted sex offender from prison.
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