LIVE: Various crews working to contain huge industrial fire in Witham
Various crews are on the scene of a fire which is covering the skies in Witham, with it believed to be around 80 metres by 50 metres in size.
Half-a-dozen crews on the scene of huge fire at an 'industrial building' in Witham
Multiple crews are currently on the scene of an industrial building which is reportedly on fire in Eastways, Witham.
Essex chief welcomes 69 new police officers as they take their oaths
Essex Police chief constable Ben-Julian Harrington has welcomed 69 new officers to the force as they took the oath at a parade accompanied by some big names.
Jeff Brazier asks fans for parenting advice after son, 20, to make him a grandad
Jeff Brazier asked fans for parenting advice after learning his 20-year-old son Freddy was expecting his first child.
Rylan Clark faces backlash and Ofcom complaints for immigration comments
Comments about immigration by Essex’s Rylan Clark have received hundreds of Ofcom complaints.
Dragons' Den star says Deputy Prime Minister's tax probe 'a distraction'
Deborah Meaden, 66, a Dragons’ Den star has commented on Angela Rayner’s current tax row during a phone interview with LBC Radio
Famous Essex singer to mentor on new Channel 4 singing competition show
The entertainment series is being made by Love Productions, the makers of the Great British Bake Off and The Piano.
Police close section of major Mid Essex road due to 'serious collision'
A MID Essex road has been closed by emergency services due to a “serious collision”.
Vehicle fire leads to delays on section of A120 near Stansted Airport
A VEHICLE fire caused for a lane to close on the A120 and there are delays in the area.
Crufts award-winning police dog Baloo enjoys heaps of attention in Essex town
A fan-favourite former police dog enjoyed lots of attention and boosting spirits at a community open day.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
A few motorway closures will impact Essex traffic this weekend, according to National Highways England.
Braintree couple reunited with missing wedding ring weeks after holiday abroad
A WOMAN says her faith in humanity has been restored after being reunited with a wedding ring which went missing on a beach in Majorca.
Essex set to get £3million in funding for buses and cycle routes
The Local Transport Grant offers revenue funding and cannot be used to build infrastructure.
New provider takes over leisure centres in Braintree, Witham and Halstead
Leisure provider Freedom Leisure has taken over the running of leisure centres across Braintree, Halstead and Witham.
Essex man who harassed neighbours for two years gets five-year court order
Peter Rushton, 43, of North End, was already serving an 18-week suspended prison sentence and had been fined £650 after being found guilty.
Essex singer Olly Murs becomes 'proud' dad for second time
The Witham born singer shared the news of the new arrival on Instagram that he has welcomed a baby son named Albert with bodybuilder wife Amelia Tank.
Greater Anglia trains disrupted on 5 routes after points failure at Liverpool Street
A points failure at London Liverpool Street station has caused widespread disruption across five major rail routes this morning.
Essex's Olly Murs welcomes second child with Amelia Tank and reveals cute name
Essex singer Olly Murs has shared a picture on Instagram after he and wife Amelia Tank welcomed their second child together.
Everything you need to know ahead of Radio 2 in the Park at Hylands Park
What is this year’s lineup?
Taking a closer look at Norwich to Tilbury grid upgrades
Simon Pepper, project director at National Grid, shares some thoughts about its proposed Norwich to Tilbury project.
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