Aldi to spend estimated £2.5m on three new stores in Essex
Aldi will spend an estimated £2.5 million in Essex over the next two years, with new stores set to open in Brentwood, Rayleigh and Harlow.
LIVE: Fallen trees at Colchester cause major Greater Anglia railway disruption
Fallen trees across the railway line between Colchester and Manningtree are causing major disruption for Greater Anglia trains.
Greater Anglia trains from Colchester to London 'blocked' due to tree debris
“A controlled evacuation of this train will be carried out.”
Essex Police seize 20 vehicles in dangerous driving crackdown
Each seizure also triggers a new 12-month warning period, which helps officers keep repeat offenders off the roads.
Pictures show Donald Trump landing at Stansted Airport for state visit to UK
Donald Trump has landed at Stansted Airport in Essex for his second state visit
At least one victim taken to hospital after crash in Halstead town centre
Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Trinity Street, Halstead, shortly after 2.40pm on Tuesday.
Five crews battle garden fire which 'spread rapidly' to family home
The fire had spread rapidly in the wind to conifer trees, fence panels and several outbuildings.
New 'premium' childrenswear store opens at south Essex shopping centre
The 2,000 sq ft store, located opposite Flannels, is the brand’s second in the UK and its first in Essex
What do Braintree residents think of the town today?
We spoke to residents on the High Street about what they like, what they might want to see change, and what they think of Braintree today.
LIVE: Main road to remain closed for hours after two-car crash in town centre
Emergency services are on the scene of a two-car crash in Trinity Street, Halstead.
Crash in Essex town centre sees main road blocked and congestion in the area
It’s been reported the road is blocked while traffic monitoring is showing congestion in the area.
Police appeal after reports victim was assaulted by man holding a knife in Essex
The man in his 20s also reported he was assaulted by one of the men who was holding a knife and he sustained some scratch marks on his torso.
Freddos back to just 10p at these Essex stores this week - here's when
QD is rolling back the price of the nostalgic chocolate treat to its original 1990s cost in 31 stores nationwide.
Braintree Council to consider sites for more than 500 new homes
Braintree councillors will consider sites for more than 500 new homes as part of the Local Plan review.
Donald Trump landing at Essex airport later today ahead of state visit to UK
US President Donald Trump will land in Essesx tonight ahead of his second state visit to the UK.
Braintree Council considering sites for 8,500 new homes - here are the key dates
Councillor Gabrielle Spray, cabinet member for planning, said the council is on track to get an update Local Plan in place next year.
LIVE: Five crews battled garden fire which 'spread rapidly' in Essex village
Five crews successfully tackled a building fire in Tiptree, Colchester.
Fire at Essex village leaves road closed and traffic building
Essex Highways has confirmed the road is closed.
Crash on busy A120 bypass has traffic building in both directions
Traffic is building at a busy bypass on the A120 after a crash this morning.
Braintree care home residents enjoy face-painting and fun at carnival
Staff, residents and families at a Braintree care home came together for a fun-filled carnival day.
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