Man in his 20s arrested for exposure in a car park following a number of reports
A man has been arrested for exposure after a number of reports from the public about a man acting suspiciously in a Halstead car park.
Dad spat in teacher's face in row over child and parent space at Tesco
A Colchester father has been sentenced for verbally assaulting and spitting at a teacher at a supermarket car park.
Councillors come together to fight bus service cancellation in Rayne
Councillors are coming together to fight the cancellation of the 113 bus service in Rayne.
Saffron Walden man charged with rape and stalking offences
A man from Saffron Walden has been charged with multiple offences, including rape and stalking.
Essex driver who hit two men with car outside McDonald’s sentenced to 9 years
Two men were struck with the Mini Cooper Glenn Hobbs was driving before he fled the scene in Drovers Way on 18 December 2023.
Police forces launch new scheme using doorbell footage for investigations
Essex Police are launching a new initiative involving CCTV and doorbell cameras which could help support investigations.
See the new stores open at Braintree Village with a prize draw worth over £300
Braintree Shopping Village has seen two new luxury fashion brands open their doors, with a special prize on offer worth more than £300.
Stacey Solomon fans struggle to watch 'painful' episode of Sort Your Life Out
Fans of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out on the BBC have said they struggled to watch a 'painful' episode of the show last night.
Witham-based manufacturing company rebrands as part of business expansion
The rebrand comes as the company expands into new premises in Essex.
Inside stunning 9-bedroom ‘White House’ in Essex with gym, pool and tennis court
The White House, sharing its named with the iconic presidential building, is found in a quaint village in Essex.
Horse riders become extra eyes for police to fight countryside crime
Horse riders are acting as extra eyes and ears to help report suspicious activity to the police and fight countryside crime.
'We miss you so much' - The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint six years after death
MEMBERS of a world-famous electronic music group have paid tribute to the band’s vocalist to mark the anniversary of his death.
Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Everything you need to know
Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day is an historic and religious event in the UK, but what's the reason we celebrate it?
Owner of popular Essex seaside chippy shuts shop due to cancer battle
Pier One, in Connaught Avenue, opened in 2016 and has been serving quality fish and chips to residents and visitors in the town ever since.
Eddie Izzard to bring solo Hamlet show to Colchester in huge UK tour
Eddie Izzard will be making her way to Colchester Arts Centre to perform Shakespeare's Hamlet all by herself.
Police uncovered £22,000 hidden jacket theft after stopping car on A12
Thomas McDonagh, 21, of Warren Crescent and Martin Stokes, 23, of Aylesbury Street, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, were a total of 11 incidents.
Busy road off the A12 blocked both ways near Witham after 'crash'
Braxted Road is blocked both ways between Braxted Park Road and Oak Road, in Rivenhall.
BBC documentary set to air on serial killer who murdered Essex teenager
Dinah McNicol, aged 18 in 1991 when she went missing, disappeared in August of that year and was never seen or heard from again.
Open-air cinema with Harry Potter and Moana coming to historic Essex castle
From September 12 to 14, 2025, Hedingham Castle will host a series of diverse film screenings.
Plans for works at water treatment site in Great Yeldham approved by council
The layout includes additional elements to safeguard the living conditions of nearby residents.
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