WATCH: Cannabis farms across Essex raided as £546k plants seized in operation
Thirteen people have been arrested and more than 1,200 cannabis plants worth half a million pounds have been seized and destroyed following raids across Essex
Police stop traffic on M11 northbound near Stansted due to collision
Police have stopped traffic on the M11 northbound, towards Harlow Stansted airport, due to a road collision
Officers stop traffic on M11 northbound near Stansted due to collision
Police have stopped traffic on the M11 northbound in Essex due to a collision.
Braintree district saw average of 11 permits a day for roadworks for a year
There was an average of 11 permits granted for scheduled works across the district of Braintree per day in an “incredibly frustrating” year of roadworks.
Overgrown patch of land transformed into new outdoor community space in Braintree
Braintree Council has announced the completion of the project at Rose Hill, behind the Lakes Road Industrial Park.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from March 7 to 9 on the M25 and A12 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
WATCH: How pair took cars from Essex driveways in string of £1.3m keyless thefts
TWO men behind a £1.3million keyless car theft gang have been jailed after dozens of cars were taken from driveways across south Essex
Dispersal order over 'Braintree's answer to Le Mans' praised by councillor
A dispersal order which was placed over Braintree to prevent ‘car meets’ and racing has been praised by local councillors.
Railway bosses urge passengers to check before they travel as works to take place
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel between London and Norwich in late March, April and early May, as weekend services will be affected.
Gang behind £1.3m car thefts which left victims 'very scared' sentenced
Essex Police have successfully dismantled a sophisticated car theft operation responsible for stealing vehicles worth more than £1.3million.
Wanted: Officers looking to speak to man, 40, in connection with prison recall
Police are looking to speak to a man, in connection with a recall to prison.
Wanted: Officers looking to speak to man, 23, in connection with prison recall
Police are looking to speak to a man, in connection with a recall to prison.
Indaver Rivenhall Starts Recruitment for Integrated Waste Management Facility
Indaver is a leader in sustainable waste management, providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-efficient solutions. Using state-of-the-art technology, we are committed to providing a sustainable method of waste disposal whilst recovering valuable materials and generating renewable energy that transforms waste into a resource and contributes to a cleaner, greener future.
Children storytelling classes and World Book Day promote 'love of reading'
Today is World Book Day, where children all over the country will be attending school in costumes from their favourite books.
Glastonbury 2025: The Prodigy announced as one of festival's closing performances
The Prodigy have been announced as Glastonbury Festival's closing act, marking their first performance at the festival since the death of frontman, Keith Flint.
Man, 22, admits to causing serious injury by careless driving in Witham
A young man from a Colchester village admitted three driving offences, which left an elderly woman seriously hurt.
Revealed: The Essex stations with zero train cancellations - is yours one?
The data has been published by the Office for Rail and Road and covers the period January 5 to February 1, 2025, inclusive.
Improvements at playgrounds in Braintree completed as part of refurbishment project
The council said the refurbishments have created "safer, more engaging, and inclusive play experiences".
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
Life-saving medicine for NHS patients made from Essex blood donors' plasma
Richard Holland, 36, from Wickford, received immunoglobulin during his treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
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