Two men arrested and police searching for third after Tiptree cannabis raid
Two officers entered the address in Tiptree and spoke to two male suspects who refused to provide their names or answer questions.
A12: Closed in both directions due to a crash causing severe delays
The A12 is currently closed in both directions due to a crash between Hatfield Peveral and Boreham, with delays building
Braintree Village invites shoppers to exclusive discount weekend
Shoppers are invited to the PLUS+ Discounts Weekend at Braintree Village, with offers available on more than 30 brands.
Young sisters raise hundreds walking a mile a day for children with cancer
Two little girls are undertaking a month-long challenge to raise funds for other children with cancer.
Revealed: The numbers of blue badge applications and why decisions are delayed
Almost half of applications for blue badges in the past six months are awaiting decisions from the council.
Essex business coach backs 'game-changing' AI platform
Essex business coach Adam Stott has backed AI platform My Instant Business (MIB), which helps small business owners with admin.
Council reorganisation plans could 'put frontline services at risk'
An Institute for Government (IfG) report has warned that Labour's Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) plans could put services in Essex at risk.
Last chance to sign up for scheme to cut energy bills
Essex households have just one week left to check they are not overpaying for gas and electricity as part of the Essex Energy Switch.
Greater Anglia wins Passenger Operator of the Year award 2025
Greater Anglia has been named Passenger Operator of the Year 2025 at the National Rail Awards for the second year running.
PFCC set to improve community safety after securing over £250K in funding
ESSEX Police are set to improve community safety with projects across the county after securing more than £250K in funding.
Essex County Ploughing Match returns to Fairfield Farm
The Essex County Ploughing Match is returning to Fairfields Farm in Hatfield Peverel.
Infected insect bites more than double in mid and south Essex
Mid and south Essex NHS services have seen an increase in infected insect bites, with cases more than doubling since last year.
Former Essex headteacher jailed for 16 years for raping young girl
Former Essex headteacher Lee Brumby, of Wellands in Witham, has been jailed for 16 years for historic child sex offences.
Mid Essex teen sprayed unknown substance leaving officers coughing for months
A teenager who left police officers and a resident coughing for months after spraying an unknown substance has had his prison sentence extended.
Notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks
Some of the most notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.
Inside the private Essex rehab helping addicts fight their demons during recovery
I visited Sanctuary Lodge, in Halstead, Essex, on one sunny September morning to find out more about the work they do.
Image released of man wanted in relation to Essex assault
The victim, a man in his 50s, sustained a hand injury and a cut to his forehead which needed stitches.
Braintree museum and Essex law firm given dementia friendly status
If your company would be interested in working towards this accreditation, please get in touch with Braintree District Council.
Rockstar helps out 'broke' journalist from beyond the grave as tape sells at auction
In September 1997, Mr Wood spent half an hour with influential Black Sabbath vocalist and solo artist Ozzy Osbourne for The Daily Star, who died last July aged 76.
Jive couple continue amazing work hosting dance classes at charity events
A couple who run a jive school, are continuing to help within the community, giving their time including Headway Essex at their upcoming event in Colchester hosting dance classes.
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