Braintree school makes improvements to curriculum, monitoring Ofsted inspection finds
In an Ofsted monitoring inspection on January 28, 2025, it was found the school has made progress
Appeal to replace billboard with LED display in Witham refused by planning inspector
It was highlighted that the sign's proximity to the traffic signals would likely divert drivers' attention away from the road.
IKEA expands with new store opening in former Homebase at Essex retail park
IKEA is set to open a new Essex store as part of the retailer’s expansion plan to be closer to where customers live, work, socialise and do their daily or weekly shopping
Popular West End musicals to be screened at Essex cinemas
A new season of stage musicals will be shown in more than 500 cinemas nationwide.
Felsted School inspires primary pupils to pursue STEAM careers
Nearly 50 primary school pupils became detectives for the day at Felsted School.
Officers arrest seven people in connection with Chelmsford motorbike thefts
SEVEN people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into motorbike thefts in Chelmsford.
In pictures: Essex skygazers gather to photograph partial solar eclipse
This phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. The three are not completely aligned, so only part of the sun is obscured.
Sort your life out like Stacey Solomon with these expert decluttering tips
A storage expert has shared three tips to help you declutter and sort your life out like Stacey Solomon.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's new series to go behind the scenes at Pickle Cottage
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s new six-part BBC series Stacey & Joe will start tomorrow night (April 1) - here's what you can expect from the show.
Multimillion pound work on average speed cameras for A120 to begin tonight
National Highways will begin work on the A120 between Marks Tey and Braintree
Essex property developer to pay nearly £90k after showing a 'disregard' for safety
A Nofax Enterprises Limited building site in Dalston, East London, was twice shut down after being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive
Traffic delays as 'lanes stopped' on motorway near major Essex airport due to crash
MOTORISTS are delayed on a motorway near a major Essex airport following a crash.
Woman who sought help with pension credit now a dedicated volunteer
Angela Byers, 68, visited Witham Hub for pension credit support and has since become a dedicated volunteer, helping others access advice, support, and community through Cadent’s Centre for Warmth.
Essex boy to walk on Lego after cancer diagnosis to raise money for hospice
The fundraiser is for Little Havens, a hospice that has been a "lifeline" for Dexter and his family.
Drug dealers jailed after operation to bring drugs from London to Essex
Essex Police launched an investigation in July 2023 after a man in Chelmsford died from heroin which contained deadly synthetic compounds.
'Telling others has been positive' - Reporter bravely speaks about bipolar
Bipolar is classed as a severe and enduring mental health condition where you have varying episodic mental states with highs and lows.
Listed: 29 upcoming Essex road closures and speed limit changes
Here are the road closures scheduled across Essex, with proposed speed limit changes.
Revealed: Here are 7 of the 'poshest' towns and villages across Essex
Here are some of the poshest towns and villages across the county as suggested by our readers.
Legendary band Underworld to headline huge summer festival show
Underworld will headline a major summer show as part of the Heritage Live Festival 2025.
'Telling others has been positive' - Reporter bravely speaks about bipolar
WHEN I tell most people I have bipolar usually the response is surprise - ‘you are so put together’ - or they tell me that their relative suffers with it.
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