Pensioner who drank two bottles of wine before falling downstairs died from injuries
Philip Blackman, 77, was a long-term alcoholic and had been suffering from dementia for five years before the accident in November.
Dog groomer offering facials and mud baths is finalist for national award
A dog groomer who gives pups mud baths and facials says being named a finalist for a prestigious national award “means the world”.
Woman battling brain cancer meets pop star hero thanks to day centre
ECL Braintree Day Centre organised for Susie Brennan to meet her pop hero, Jason Donovan.
Car body workshop near Witham listed on Rightmove for £775,000
A car body workshop near Witham has been listed for sale on Rightmove.
Rise of the Footsoldier cast back filming in Essex as another movie confirmed
Craig Fairbrass has taken to X to share the news that the cast and crew of the hit film franchise are back filming the seventh movie in Essex
Retrial: Constance Marten & partner ‘exposed newborn to utterly dangerous conditions’
CONSTANCE Marten and her partner exposed their newborn child to “utterly dangerous conditions”, the couple’s retrial has heard.
Essex nightclub staff who saved man stabbed in the chest given bravery award
STAFF at an Essex city nightclub have been given a bravery award for “heroically” saving the life of a man who was stabbed in the chest.
Rare bird of prey that 'shouldn't be out in the wild' spotted in Essex town
The red-tailed hawk, native to North America but usually kept in captivity in the UK, has chosen freedom after escaping from its owner
Stansted Airport has record-breaking month after half-term getaway boost
More than 2.01 million passengers passed through the terminal last month.
Kitchen fire kills cat and leaves Essex family homeless
Firefighters were called to Mead Field Drive in Great Hallingbury at 7.49pm on the night of March 10. A kitchen fire left family homeless.
Channel 4 announces new French castle series after Escape to the Chateau 'axe'
Channel 4 has announced a new series based around French castles after the 'axing' of Escape to the Chateau starring Dick and Angel Strawbridge.
How Essex TV chef Jamie Oliver inspired David Tennant's iconic Doctor Who outfit
Doctor Who star David Tennant has revealed Essex’s own Jamie Oliver was behind the iconic suit and converse outfit.
Essex couple who found migrant hiding in motorhome bike rack are fined £1,500
Adrian and Joanne Fenton were unpacking their vehicle following a trip to France when they found a stowaway from Sudan.
Heavy traffic on key Essex road following crash during rush hour
Motorists are experiencing long delays following a crash on the A12 this morning.
Council grant plans to 'part change' convenience store to post office in Braintree
Braintree District Council have approved plans for a convenience store on Challis Lane to be used as a post office.
5 'long stay' dogs at RSPCA Essex centres who are still looking for new homes
An Essex RSPCA centre and the Danaher Animal Home have some 'long stay' dogs that are still on the hunt for their new owners and forever homes.
Classic Ronnie Barker & Ronnie Corbett comedy sketch script for sale in Essex auction
A PIECE of “comedy history” is up for sale as part of an Essex auction taking place until Thursday.
Greater Anglia trains from London Liverpool Street on 3 major routes disrupted
Train services through Kelvedon have been severely disrupted after a train fault blocked some lines, leading to widespread delays and cancellations.
Nearly 400 people caught speeding in Essex in first nine days of March
Speeding continues to be a major concern in Essex as officers recorded 364 speeding offences in just nine days since the beginning of March.
Man wanted in connection with serious assault of a woman in Essex town
Essex police want to speak to Luke Geddes in connection with an investigation into an assault in Waltham Abbey.
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