Plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street station into 'landmark gateway' submitted
Network Rail Property has applied to redevelop Britain's busiest station, which currently serves 118 million passengers a year
A12 at standstill due to four car crash near Colchester with 'all lanes stopped'
The A12 is at a standstill due to a crash involving four cars near J22 (Witham North) with congestion trailing back to J24 (Kelvedon North).
Firefighters called to car half alight on busy Braintree road
Emergency services were called to a car on fire on a busy road between Braintree and Great Notley.
Council says national housing targets are 'tougher' as Local Plan Review begins
A council says national housing targets are “tougher” as it reviews its Local Plan amid fears developments are “swamping” the area.
Domestic abuser who struck mother of his child given ten year restraining order
A domestic abuser who struck the mother of his child and threatened to slit her throat has been given a 19-month suspended sentence.
North and mid Essex councils react after top earners make 'Town Hall Rich List'
THREE separate councils across north and mid Essex have reacted after having several staff earning more than £100,00 a year mentioned in a new report by the Taxpayers Alliance.
Work to install almost 1,000 solar panels at Essex leisure centre completed
A project to install 983 solar panels and LED lighting at a leisure centre has been completed ahead of schedule.
Essex pirate radio DJs 'living the dream' as they celebrate 61st anniversary
Pirate radio DJs celebrated their 61st anniversary with a weekend of live broadcasting from their historic floating studios.
Four motorbikes seized and two people arrested after 'dangerous riding' reports
Four motorbikes have been seized by Essex Police with two people arrested after reports of dangerous riding near Stansted Airport.
Police looking for missing 16-year-old Laken Watson
Essex Police is looking for 16-year-old Laken Watson who is missing form the Highwoods area of Colchester.
Casting call seeks children for 'huge projects' at Warner Bros. Studios
A casting call has been sent out for children aged between nine and 14 to work as extras on "huge projects" in the Leavesden area.
Meet the journalist who grew up in Essex and now travels the world with F1
A Formula 1 expert has talked about Ferrari’s disastrous start into the season and his book explaining a path to a championship win for the Italian team.
Every Wetherspoons in Essex ranked from best to worst according to reviews
Wetherspoons is a hugely popular pub chain across the UK you will no doubt have visited. Here is how every venue in Essex ranks from best to worst.
Couple launch unique new coffee shop in Basildon from lockdown baking business
A COUPLE who started a baking business from home during lockdown have taken their idea and used it as a launchpad for a new coffeeshop in Basildon
Forget Japan, here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in the UK
The UK is home to some of the most spectacular springtime destinations.
Essex actress starring on Broadway with big Hollywood names
An Essex actress has reached the pinnacle of acting as she is starring in a famous Shakespeare play on Broadway alongside big Hollywood names.
Witham Carnival has announced its 2025 theme and new Royal Court
Witham Carnival has announced its Royal Court and theme for 2025.
First man arrested and charged with Braintree Town Centre PSPO in place
A man has become the first person charged with the PSPO in place in Braintree Town Centre.
Police return dog to owners as two charged with aggravated burglary
Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary after stealing a dog from a home.
'Everything is too disposable' says litter picker who picks 30 bin bags a week
A volunteer litter picker spends more than ten hours a week filling up 20 to 30 bin bags of rubbish in Braintree.
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