Witham staircase manufacturer receives £20k boost for new sanding machine
Witham-based staircase manufacturer RTH Staircases Limited has secured a £20,000 grant from Braintree Council for a new sanding machine.
Sex offender who deleted web history found breaching court orders in police check
Essex Police’s special unit for sex offenders who are living in the community, carried out a routine check.
New independent coffee shop opens near busy Essex train station
Duke Street Store, Chelmsford’s new independent coffee shop and corner store, open near the station.
Colchester firm is looking to fill 21 jobs across the wider area
Care UK is recruiting for 21 care home jobs in Colchester, Halstead, Clacton and Chelmsford.
Greater Anglia giving out hundreds of thousands of pounds for community projects
Greater Anglia has announced its Customer and Community Improvement Fund for 2026 and 2027.
More than 1,000 drivers caught speeding in Essex within two weeks
Roads policing officers stepped up patrols across north, south and west Essex after residents raised concerns about speeding and school safety.
Have your say on the future of new homes in Braintree
Braintree Council has launched the first public consultation for its updated Local Plan.
The 9 exciting new routes and 2 new airlines coming to Stansted Airport in 2026
Stansted Airport already has an array of exciting destinations to choose from, but there are some new services that will be coming in 2026.
In pictures: Colchester youth cancer foundation raises thousands at Feather Ball
The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation held its latest annual Feather Ball at Braxted Park on February 28, and the sold-out event raised more than £60,000.
Essex's highest rated chippy that has 'perfectly cooked' food with 'cosy atmosphere'
Dr Chippy's can be found in Colchester and enjoys an impressive 4.8/5 rating on Tripadvisor from hundreds of reviews.
Coggeshall votes in Reform UK’s first Braintree councillor
Residents in Coggeshall elected the first Reform councillor in the latest by-election.
Essex charity marks International Women's Day by celebrating female staff
Open Road, which provides drug and alcohol support services across Essex and Medway, joined organisations around the world.
Four Essex women over 50 finish 3,000-mile world’s toughest row across Atlantic
They took on the challenge of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean and successfully finished it.
Main road in Halstead to close for more than one month for gas upgrade works
Mount Hill in Halstead will shut for more than a month at the end of March, while gas main upgrade works are carried out by Candent Gas.
New Essex Police officers take their oaths and are told to protect the vulnerable
Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said the new recruits were joining an incredible team.
Police issue update following welfare concerns for woman which closed train lines
British Transport Police have issued an update following concerns for the welfare of a woman which caused delays on train lines.
Train lines between Essex and London currently blocked due to welfare concerns
All lines heading between London and Essex are blocked due to concerns over the welfare of a member of the public.
Craig David announced for Essex summer festival
Craig David will perform at the New World Festival in Chelmsford.
Person dies after being hit by train, emergency services confirm in new update
Multiple train routes from north and mid Essex to London were blocked yesterday as a person had been hit by a train.
Major programme launched in order to fix roads across Essex after £6m investment
Essex County Council has announced the launch of a major project to try and fix roads across Essex after poor weather conditions.
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