UPDATE: Essex Police worried about missing Halstead man
ESSEX Police are worried about Colin Curtis, 84, who’s missing from Halstead.
Tribute to 'fantastic mum loved by everybody' after ex partner found guilty of murder
Elise, a mother of two, was brutally attacked by her ex-partner, Mark Donovan, 39, at his home in Great Baddow on April 25.
Witham development announces new charity partnership to combat elderly abuse
A Witham development has announced its partnership with a charity, with plans to donate £400K to support the elderly.
Microorganisms used to clear dangerous fuel spillages on roads across Essex
The method uses natural bacteria and enzymes to quickly "eat" fuel, oils, and solvents spilled on roads.
Eyes in the sky: How Essex Police helicopter helps keep you safe
Did you know that Essex Police has an eye in the sky, helping officers on the ground to keep you safe?
Essex shoplifter banned from John Lewis and Co-op for stealing thousands
AN ESSEX shoplifter has been banned from certain shops for two years for stealing items worth thousands of pounds.
Boss finally steps inside wrecked shop after 'heartbreaking' fatal car crash
A COURAGEOUS businessman has finally stepped inside the “chaotic” building where his business is in ruins after a tragic incident claimed the lives of four University of Essex students.
Supermarket delivery driver rescues cat and turns pet detective to get her home
An Asda delivery driver became a pet detective after rescuing a cat from a road and getting her home safely.
Listed: Five Braintree businesses with a one-star food hygiene rating
Five businesses in Braintree hold a 1-star food hygiene rating, given the Food Standards Agency.
Blur's Graham Coxon lists favourite Colchester places and a "really good" restaurant
FAMOUS musician Graham Coxon has named a mixture of past and present pubs, locations, and a restaurant as places he enjoys visiting in Colchester.
The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in February
Several postcodes in Essex won thousands of pounds in the People's Postcode Lottery in February 2025.
Listed: The hardest schools to get into in Essex as pupils set to receive offers
As many as 45.6 per cent of first-choice applicants for the De La Salle School in Basildon were unsuccessful in securing a place at the school
Former gatehouse and six more Essex properties going to auction this month
The properties include houses, cottages, flats, and a former gatehouse.
UPDATE: Police appeal to find two men wanted over fuel theft in Pilgrims Hatch
In Pilgrims Hatch, where two men made off without paying for more than £140 worth of fuel.
Gt Baddow man found guilty of brutally murdering ex-wife
Mark Donovan, 39, inflicted 70 separate injuries on 37-year-old Elise Mason at his Rothmans Avenue address on 25 April 2023.
Police appeal to identify two men wanted in connection with Fryerning burglary
Detectives investigating a burglary in Fryerning earlier this month have released images of two men in connection with the incident.
Pet groomer celebrates refurb with pup-accinos, prosecco and furry friends
A pet groomer was delighted to offer pup-accinos and prosecco at her exciting open day to celebrate a refurb.
Four Essex filmmakers shortlisted for international film festival
The organisers received 120 films from around the globe, with 54 having an Essex connection.
Man who died at Boomtown Festival named by coroner
An inquest has opened into the death of a Boomtown attendee who died after attending last year's event.
Black Notley road works extended for second time due to road surface defects
A road closure of Church Lane, Black Notley near Braintree has been extended for a second time due to road surface defects.
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