Tenth anniversary of 'temporary' traffic lights celebrated in YouTube video
A popular YouTube channel is celebrating the 10th anniversary of a set of ‘temporary’ traffic lights in Witham.
Police detain man following reports of a man acting alarmingly in Chelmsford
A man has been detained following numerous reports a man acting alarmingly in Chelmsford.
Broken down vehicle causing delays and partial blockage on A131 after A120
Delays on the A131 after the A120 are being caused by a broken down vehicle.
Ryanair flight with 178 on board has near miss with helicopter over Stansted Airport
A Ryanair flight coming into Stansted carrying 178 people from Szczecin in Poland suffered a close shave with a helicopter after a miscommunication.
Police issue warning over charity collectors 'without the required permits'
Essex Police have issued a warning across the county, over reports of unauthorised charity collectors.
Driver tells of regret after touching Constance Marten’s baby saying ‘God bless’
A driver has voiced his regret at leaving Constance Marten’s baby beside a blazing car on a motorway after touching her head and saying: “God bless.”
Father who ferried heroin to Braintree as part of county drugs line avoids jail term
Bradley Worrell, 24, played a major role in transporting drugs from London to Braintree as part of what was known as the ‘Polo’ drug line.
Grieving cat looks for new loving home in Essex after death of his owner
The elderly feline had been with his owner since he was a kitten and was understandably unsettled by the loss.
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
Search for man missing from Brentwood suspended after body discovered
Essex Police have suspended their search for a man who was reported missing from Brentwood.
Officers arrest over 260 people on suspicion of shoplifting across Essex this year
Officers have arrested over 260 people across Essex on suspicion of shoplifting so far this year.
New energy-efficient apartments launched at development in Witham
Housebuilder Redrow Eastern has added the one and two-bedroom homes to its Mulberries development.
Police investigations underway for series of motorbike and moped thefts
Officers have identified a series of motorbike and scooter thefts in the Halstead area, and they’re out looking for those responsible.
Firearms amnesty sees 'dozens' of blank firing guns surrendered to Essex Police
Over 30 blank firing guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition have been handed into Essex Police, as part of a month-long firearms amnesty.
In photos: Dozens of blank-firing guns handed in during firearms amnesty in Essex
Possession of these brands now carries the risk of prosecution and up to ten years' imprisonment.
Four Essex businesses in running for award with one day left for new nominations
Four popular destinations for families in Essex have been nominated for a special lifestyle award.
Why Mid Essex doctors surgeries will shut tomorrow afternoon and other dates
Doctors surgeries in Mid Essex will be closed tomorrow afternoon and on other dates throughout the year.
Justice Secretary blocks release of Essex Boys triple killer Michael Steele
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has intervened to try to prevent the release of a convicted triple killer who was jailed for the Essex Boys murders
Jamie Oliver says politicians must ‘step up to the plate’ over free school meals
Jamie Oliver has said politicians must “step up to the plate” after UK parents admitted to buying unhealthy food due to lack of affordable healthier options.
Two 'quintessential' market towns in Essex named among the best in England
Saffron Walden and Epping have been named among the most quintessential market towns in England by Independent Cottages.
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